Question 1

The term smog was first used in the early twentieth century to describe the combination of smoke and fog.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sewage contains primarily

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A)  human feces.
B)  heavy metals.
C)  paper waste.
D)  radioactive waste.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  helium.
B)  carbon dioxide.
C)  chlorofluorocarbons.
D)  methane.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a recommendation for reducing chemical pollution?

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A)  using nontoxic,nonpetrochemical personal and household products
B)  disposing of household hazardous wastes properly
C)  storing toxic household products out of the reach of children and pets
D)  buying meat,poultry,and produce grown outside your local areaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A major contributor to loss of habitat and species extinction is

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A)  population growth.
B)  nuclear power.
C)  tourism.
D)  improved farming methods.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a recommendation for reducing garbage?

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A)  Avoid using paper cups by bringing your own china coffee mug to work.
B)  Buy products with the least amount of packaging.
C)  Use foil or plastic wraps to store food.
D)  Start a compost pile for your organic garbage.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements about environmental health is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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 10

Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain the function of the Air Quality Index (AQI),and describe one of the five air pollutants for which the AQI is used.Next,briefly outline how smog forms,including the key pollutants and environmental conditions required.Finally,list three things individuals can do to help reduce air pollution and prevent smog.

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Question 12

About what percentage of energy used in the United States comes from fossil fuels?

Accepted Answer

A)  25%
B)  60%
C)  85%
D)  100%E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

You can help save the ozone layer by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  checking your car's air conditioner for leaks.
B)  using rigid foam insulation in your home.
C)  running your dishwasher only when you have a full load.
D)  not buying products that contain CFCs.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Key sources of chlorofluorocarbons are solvents,refrigerants,and propellants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress-related illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular disease.
B)  bronchitis.
C)  asthma.
D)  skin cancer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the core reason for many of today's environmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  air pollution
B)  water pollution
C)  dependence on nuclear power
D)  rapid population growthE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Water pollution from hazardous chemicals is a concern in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Particulate matter is released into the atmosphere by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  ultraviolet rays.
B)  industrial processes.
C)  dust from roadways.
D)  combustion of fossil fuels.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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