Question 1

Radon is a radioactive gas found in certain soils,rocks,and natural building materials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered "e-waste"?

Accepted Answer

A)  old computers
B)  old televisions
C)  used computer paper
D)  old cell phonesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

One potential drawback with the use of ethanol as an alternative energy source is that it

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A)  diverts corn crops from the food supply.
B)  is a nonrenewable energy source.
C)  will increase greenhouse gas emissions.
D)  cannot be produced in the United States.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

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A)  radioactive waste.
B)  solid waste.
C)  sewage.
D)  recyclables.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Quick starts and speeding when driving a car help reduce fuel usage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One naturally occurring metal found in some foods and consumer products that has been linked to brain,kidney,and gastrointestinal tract damage is

Accepted Answer

A)  mercury.
B)  silver.
C)  aluminum.
D)  iron.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Danny is a freshman in college and is interested in becoming a "green consumer." List and describe at least five ways he can reduce the amount of potential garbage he produces.

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1. Use reusable water bottles and coffee...

Question 9

Which of the following statements about poverty and health is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Residents living in poor neighborhoods are often exposed to more environmental toxins than residents living in wealthier communities.
B)  Poor neighborhoods are common sites for hazardous waste production.
C)  Studies show that children from wealthy families have higher concentrations of lead in their blood than do children from poor families.
D)  Asthma is a growing problem in poor families.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply.List and describe seven recommendations related to that goal.

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1. Implement strict regulations on indus...

Question 11

A gas or vapor that traps infrared radiation instead of allowing it to escape through the atmosphere is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  air stagnator.
B)  temperature inversion column.
C)  greenhouse gas.
D)  global-warming ozone.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Describe the evolution of our use of pesticides and how biomagnification and other problems have contributed to policy.Additionally,give brief descriptions of how toxic levels of lead and mercury reach populations and the harm they can do.

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The evolution of our use of pesticides h...

Question 13

The concentration of greenhouse gases is increasing in large part because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which one of the following statements about the effects of noise is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels.
B)  Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage.
C)  Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels.
D)  OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Sulfur dioxide is produced primarily by motor vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If the greenhouse effect does raise temperatures worldwide,it is predicted that all of the following will happen EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  change in the location of vegetation zones.
B)  increased mortality from heat stress.
C)  changes in weather,including increased flooding and drought in various areas.
D)  falling sea levels and lower rainfall in coastal zones.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

All of the following are simple steps for protecting the water supply EXCEPT

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A)  taking showers instead of baths.
B)  watering lawns and garden plants in the mid-afternoon.
C)  fixing leaky faucets.
D)  not pouring old medicines down the drain.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with

Accepted Answer

A)  heavy metals.
B)  high concentrations of water purifiers.
C)  high concentrations of fluoride.
D)  agricultural chemicals.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the earth's polar ice caps is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  By 2030,the polar ice could melt away completely during the summer months.
B)  Since 2007,there has been less polar ice melting than there was from 2000 to 2006.
C)  Experts now believe that polar ice melting will not be a problem for future generations.
D)  Polar ice melts help to stabilize global weather patterns.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 19: Environmental Health

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Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.

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