Question 1

The ultimate solution to the problem of garbage is

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A)  land burial.
B)  burning.
C)  sea burial.
D)  reduced consumption.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Situation
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.
-If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he is contributing to the formation of smog,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions,except

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A)  sunny weather.
B)  times of heaviest traffic.
C)  cold weather.
D)  a valley surrounded by mountains.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

In the United States,the biggest single component of household trash by weight is plastic.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Eye,nose,and throat irritations are most likely the result of which of the following sources of indoor air pollution?

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A)  radon
B)  formaldehyde gas
C)  combustion by-products
D)  biologic pollutantsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding energy use and pollution?

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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) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Situation
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.
-Because of his asthma,Alec should limit his outdoor exertion time when the AQI value exceeds

Accepted Answer

A)  50.
B)  100.
C)  150.
D)  300.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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

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A)  old computers
B)  old televisions
C)  used computer paper
D)  old cell phonesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

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A)  change in location of vegetation zones.
B)  increased mortality from heat stress.
C)  change in weather and ocean patterns.
D)  distortion of the earth's orbital path.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The most obvious depletion of the ozone layer has occurred over

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A)  Antarctica.
B)  the United States.
C)  the equator.
D)  Africa.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following medical conditions has not been linked to air pollution?

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A)  reduced birth weight
B)  reduced lung capacity in teenagers
C)  thickening of the arteries in adults
D)  decreased bone density in womenE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Define biomagnification and describe how it affects exposure to pesticides and mercury.Explain (1)dietary recommendations relating to mercury intake and (2)the appropriate method for cleaning up mercury from a broken compact fluorescent light bulb.

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Question 12

Surface water is likely to be contaminated with both organic matter and pathogenic microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The disease that is most likely to increase in incidence because of the thinning of the ozone layer is

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A)  lung cancer.
B)  lymphoma.
C)  skin cancer.
D)  leukemia.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding environmental health is false?

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A)  It has focused on preventing infectious diseases spread by water,waste,food,rodents,and insects.
B)  It encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these actions.
C)  Environmental pollutants contribute to infectious diseases but not to chronic diseases.
D)  Advancements in technology have contributed to both the causes of and solutions to environmental health issues.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Ozone loss increases the risk of

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A)  melanoma.
B)  vision impairments.
C)  hearing loss.
D)  birth defects.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

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A)  filtration.
B)  disinfection.
C)  chlorination.
D)  fluoridation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

An Air Quality Index reading of 105 means the air quality is considered

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A)  good,posing little or no risk to sensitive groups.
B)  acceptable for all but the most highly sensitive groups.
C)  unhealthy for sensitive groups,including older adults and children.
D)  very unhealthy for all people,resulting in a public health alert.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Most of the world's energy comes from nonrenewable sources.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Environmental Health

Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

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An Air Quality Index reading of 105 means the air quality is considered

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An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following,except

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The ultimate solution to the problem of garbage is

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In the United States,the biggest single component of household trash by weight is plastic.

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Which of the following medical conditions has not been linked to air pollution?

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Ozone loss increases the risk of

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The disease that is most likely to increase in incidence because of the thinning of the ozone layer is

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The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

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Which of the following statements is true regarding energy use and pollution?

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Most of the world's energy comes from nonrenewable sources.

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Eye,nose,and throat irritations are most likely the result of which of the following sources of indoor air pollution?

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The most obvious depletion of the ozone layer has occurred over

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

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Define biomagnification and describe how it affects exposure to pesticides and mercury.Explain (1)dietary recommendations relating to mercury intake and (2)the appropriate method for cleaning up mercury from a broken compact fluorescent light bulb.

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

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Surface water is likely to be contaminated with both organic matter and pathogenic microorganisms.

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Greenhouse gasses result in a warming of the earth.

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An Air Quality Index reading of 105 means the air quality is considered

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An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following,except

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