Question 1

The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

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A)  filtration.
B)  disinfection.
C)  chlorination.
D)  fluoridation.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Pollen is a form of air pollution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 certain sensitive groups.
D)  very unhealthy for all people,resulting in a public health alert.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

In the upper atmosphere,ozone is a harmful pollutant;at ground level,it is beneficial.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he will contribute to a major smog occurrence,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) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Electronic items,batteries,and fluorescent lights should be disposed of in the regular trash.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly affects population control?

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A)  fertility rates
B)  habitat destruction
C)  death rates
D)  availability of family planningE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The United States has a relatively small percentage of the world's population but uses one-fourth of the world's energy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A major contributor to loss of habitat and species extinction is

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A)  growing rural populations.
B)  nuclear power.
C)  tourism.
D)  improved farming methods.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity estimates that demand for resources

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A)  is decreasing overall due to technological improvements.
B)  will exceed the earth's capacity by 2020.
C)  already exceeds the earth's capacity by 20 percent.
D)  can continue to grow without negative consequences.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way for reducing solid waste?

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A)  Bring your own ceramic coffee mug and metal utensils 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) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT make smog more likely to form?

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A)  heavy motor vehicle traffic
B)  high temperatures
C)  sunny weather
D)  strong windsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

The respiratory disease most closely associated with asbestos is

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A)  lung cancer.
B)  black lung disease.
C)  brown lung disease.
D)  bronchitis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Water is usually disinfected by using

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A)  fluoride.
B)  chlorine.
C)  filtration.
D)  screening.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

List and describe five ways you can help prevent chemical pollution.Offer a hypothetical scenario in which each of these ways could be implemented.

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Question 16

The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

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A)  insect-borne disease in tropical countries.
B)  Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
C)  smallpox.
D)  diphtheria.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following statements about the contamination of drinking water with medications is accurate?

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A)  The EPA believes that current contamination levels of medication in drinking water are not harmful to humans but may harm fish and aquatic organisms.
B)  Human excretion of medications accounts for 90 percent of the content in the water supply.
C)  The drinking water of up to 80 percent of Americans is contaminated with trace amounts of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
D)  The EPA believes there will be no actionable way to remove medications from the water supply.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

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A)  shields the earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
B)  facilitates temperature inversions.
C)  maintains the pH of rain.
D)  is the key component of smog.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Biological pollutants are often found in bathrooms,damp basements,and humidifiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A product that can break down naturally and safely into the raw materials of nature and become a part of the environment again is

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A)  biodegradable.
B)  recyclable.
C)  compostable.
D)  abiotic.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Environmental Health

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly affects population control?

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The pesticide DDT contributed to the control of

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Electronic items,batteries,and fluorescent lights should be disposed of in the regular trash.

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A product that can break down naturally and safely into the raw materials of nature and become a part of the environment again is

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Which of the following does NOT make smog more likely to form?

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way for reducing solid waste?

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Which of the following statements about the contamination of drinking water with medications is accurate?

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Biological pollutants are often found in bathrooms,damp basements,and humidifiers.

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The United States has a relatively small percentage of the world's population but uses one-fourth of the world's energy.

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The water treatment that helps reduce tooth decay is

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In the upper atmosphere,ozone is a harmful pollutant;at ground level,it is beneficial.

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The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

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The United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity estimates that demand for resources

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

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If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he will contribute to a major smog occurrence,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions EXCEPT

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Water is usually disinfected by using

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Pollen is a form of air pollution.

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A major contributor to loss of habitat and species extinction is

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List and describe five ways you can help prevent chemical pollution.Offer a hypothetical scenario in which each of these ways could be implemented.

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