Question 1

Which naturally occurring metal slows fetal and child development and causes irreversible deficits in brain function?

Accepted Answer

A)   lead
B)   mercury
C)   potassium
D)   asbestosE) C) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 2

Describe various types of indoor air pollution and how it affects humans.

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Indoor air pollution can come from a var...

Question 3

Describe various methods to help prevent air pollution.

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There are several methods to help preven...

Question 4

Describe ways to reduce solid waste.

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There are several ways to reduce solid w...

Question 5

What is the approximate world population?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 billion
B)   4.5 billion
C)   7.1 billion
D)   9.6 billionE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

There is a growing consensus that human activity is causing global warming or climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which toxin affects the nervous system and may damage the brain,kidneys,gastrointestinal tract,and cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   lead
B)   mercury
C)   potassium
D)   abestosE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The ozone layer of the atmosphere is thi...

Question 9

What is the term for the fragile,invisible layer of the atmosphere about 10-30 miles above the earth's surface that shields the planet from the sun's hazardous ultraviolet rays?

Accepted Answer

A)   fossil gases
B)   greenhouse fuels
C)   fossil fuels
D)   ozone layerE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Describe the factors that contribute to population growth.

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Population growth is influenced by a var...

Question 11

Describe how global warming,the greenhouse effect,and greenhouse gases effect human lives.

Accepted Answer

Global warming, the greenhouse effect, a...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

What is primarily destroying the ozone layer of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)   chlorofluorocarbons
B)   fossil fuels
C)   solid waste
D)   fluid wasteE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

What does the Air Quality Index measure?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and ground-level ozone
B)   carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and ground-level ozone
C)   sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and ground-level ozone
D)   carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxideE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs will result in higher energy bills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which consumer habit is most beneficial for the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Choose products in non-refillable containers.
B)   Choose plastic shopping bags
C)   Reduce the amount of trash and pollution you generate by consuming and throwing away less.
D)   Throw away everything including eWaste.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The greenhouse effect is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 18

What does the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency call the measurement that indicates whether air pollution levels pose a health concern?

Accepted Answer

A)   Air Control Index
B)   Air Quality Index
C)   Pollution Index
D)   Air Pollution IndexE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

The United Nations estimates that the world's population will continue to increase dramatically until it stabilizes above 10 billion people in 2200.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the Air Quality Index's five major air pollutants.

Accepted Answer

The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the...

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Which naturally occurring metal slows fetal and child development and causes irreversible deficits in brain function?

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Describe various methods to help prevent air pollution.

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Describe ways to reduce solid waste.

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There is a growing consensus that human activity is causing global warming or climate change.

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Which toxin affects the nervous system and may damage the brain,kidneys,gastrointestinal tract,and cause cancer?

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

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The greenhouse effect is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions.

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The United Nations estimates that the world's population will continue to increase dramatically until it stabilizes above 10 billion people in 2200.

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Describe the Air Quality Index's five major air pollutants.

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