Question 1

Air pollution is unsightly,but it has no direct effects on human health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which substance is an indoor air pollutant?

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental candle smoke
B)  carbon dioxide
C)  fossil fuels
D)  indoor moldE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which primary factor may put a cap on human population?

Accepted Answer

A)  excess food
B)  excess water
C)  maximum acceptable standard of living
D)  energyE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

What compound is used primarily for two purposes: to prevent the spread of insect-born disease and to maximize food production by killing insects that eat crops?

Accepted Answer

A)  asbestoses
B)  pesticides
C)  elements
D)  solventsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Describe various methods for reducing solid waste.

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There are several methods for reducing s...

Question 6

Describe how and why the ozone layer of the atmosphere is thinning.

Accepted Answer

The ozone layer of the atmosphere is thi...

Question 7

The United Nations projects that the world population will reach 9.6 billion by 2050.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is primarily destroying the ozone layer of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorofluorocarbons
B)  fossil fuels
C)  solid waste
D)  fluid wasteE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Describe the factors that contribute to population growth.

Accepted Answer

Population growth is influenced by a var...

Question 10

Which term refers to the collective interactions of humans with the environment and the short-term and long-term health consequences of those interactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  environment
B)  environmental health
C)  planetary health
D)  population healthE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The diversion of water from lakes and rivers for irrigation is reducing the amount of water available to local communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What mineral-based compound was widely used for fire protection and insulation in buildings until the late 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  asbestos
B)  lead
C)  pesticides
D)  mercuryE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

What is the approximate world population?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 billion
B)  4.5 billion
C)  7.3 billion
D)  9.6 billionE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Radioactive waste from nuclear power plants is easily disposed of safely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which suggestion can help reduce solid waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  throw out electronic items
B)  recycle
C)  use paper towels and napkins
D)  use foam or paper cupsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

What is the biggest single component of household trash by weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  paper products
B)  yard waste
C)  plastics
D)  metalsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

What is the term for buried deposits of decayed animals and plants that are converted into carbon-rich fuels?

Accepted Answer

A)  fossil gases
B)  greenhouse fuels
C)  fossil fuels
D)  ozone layerE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The U.S.Department of Energy is encouraging researchers and automobile manufacturers to produce vehicles that can handle such alternative fuels as ethanol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe various methods to help prevent air pollution.

Accepted Answer

There are several methods to help preven...

Question 20

Describe ways to reduce solid waste.

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to reduce solid w...

Exam 15: Environmental Health

The U.S.Department of Energy is encouraging researchers and automobile manufacturers to produce vehicles that can handle such alternative fuels as ethanol.

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What compound is used primarily for two purposes: to prevent the spread of insect-born disease and to maximize food production by killing insects that eat crops?

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What is primarily destroying the ozone layer of the atmosphere?

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Describe various methods for reducing solid waste.

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What is the term for buried deposits of decayed animals and plants that are converted into carbon-rich fuels?

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What mineral-based compound was widely used for fire protection and insulation in buildings until the late 1960s?

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Describe how and why the ozone layer of the atmosphere is thinning.

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Describe the factors that contribute to population growth.

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The United Nations projects that the world population will reach 9.6 billion by 2050.

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Which substance is an indoor air pollutant?

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Radioactive waste from nuclear power plants is easily disposed of safely.

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Air pollution is unsightly,but it has no direct effects on human health.

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The diversion of water from lakes and rivers for irrigation is reducing the amount of water available to local communities.

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Describe various methods to help prevent air pollution.

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