Question 1

DDT was banned in the United States in 1972 after it was

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A)  found to have a negative impact on reptiles,fish,and birds.
B)  blamed for several child deaths in a farming community in British Columbia.
C)  connected with cancer diagnoses in agricultural communities across America.
D)  tested by the Food and Drug Administration.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ground-level ozone has been linked with all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  damaging the lining of the lungs.
B)  aggravating asthma.
C)  increasing one's risk of lung cancer.
D)  reducing lung function.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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) None of the above

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about energy use and pollution is TRUE?

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A)  Energy consumption has little to do with environmental problems such as air pollution.
B)  Nuclear power creates energy without producing pollution.
C)  The mining of coal causes pollution on land and is a serious health problem.
D)  Off-shore oil drilling poses few risks to regional ecosystems.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Alec has graduated from college and is moving to a large city to start a new job. Once he arrives, he plans to buy his first new car. Because he has asthma and is concerned about the effects of air pollution, he wants to consider environmental factors in his choice of vehicle and in his driving habits. He also wants to avoid asthma-related health problems associated with air pollution.
-An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  limiting the use of air conditioning.
B)  staying within the speed limit.
C)  avoiding quick starts.
D)  keeping tires slightly underinflateD.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

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A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

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Ground-level ozone has been linked with all of the following EXCEPT

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

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Which of the following statements about energy use and pollution is TRUE?

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DDT was banned in the United States in 1972 after it was

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

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Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

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A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

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Ground-level ozone has been linked with all of the following EXCEPT

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

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Which of the following statements about energy use and pollution is TRUE?

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DDT was banned in the United States in 1972 after it was

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