Question 1

Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The warming of the earth due to buildup of carbon dioxide and other gases is termed the greenhouse effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Key greenhouse gases include all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A)  helium.
B)  carbon dioxide.
C)  chlorofluorocarbons.
D)  methane.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

In ______,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

Accepted Answer

A)  recycling
B)  composting
C)  biodegradation
D)  sanitary landfillsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The key underlying cause of global warming is combustion of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not considered a factor in major smog occurrences?

Accepted Answer

A)  heavy motor vehicle traffic
B)  high temperatures
C)  sunny weather
D)  moderate windsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Quick starts when driving a car help reduce fuel usage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is an acronym for a recently introduced type of vehicle that has a high fuel economy rating?

Accepted Answer

A)  SUV
B)  AQI
C)  HEV
D)  CFCE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Sewage contains primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  human feces.
B)  heavy metals.
C)  paper waste.
D)  radioactive waste.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the earth's polar ice caps?

Accepted Answer

A)  By 2030,the polar ice could melt way completely during the summer months.
B)  Since 2007,there has been less polar ice melting than there was from 2000 to 2006.
C)  Experts now believe that polar ice melting will not be a problem for future generations.
D)  Polar ice melts cause the stabilization of global weather patterns.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

E-waste is the fastest growing portion of our waste stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with

Accepted Answer

A)  heavy metals.
B)  high concentrations of water purifiers.
C)  high concentrations of fluoride.
D)  agricultural chemicals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Biological pollutants include dust mites and animal dander.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A strategy that has been proposed to resolve local water supply problems is

Accepted Answer

A)  increased groundwater pumping.
B)  tying water rights to family size.
C)  prioritizing water purification needs based on water use.
D)  recycling water.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding global warming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Global warming will be evenly distributed around the globe.
B)  Oceans will warm more than land areas.
C)  High latitudes will warm more than low latitudes.
D)  The earth's surface temperature is not expected to increase in this century.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Release of ______ into the atmosphere is the primary cause of the depletion of the ozone layer.

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorofluorocarbons
B)  fluorine
C)  PCBs
D)  ethanolE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  fertility rates
B)  habitat destruction
C)  death rates
D)  availability of family planningE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 19: Environmental Health

E-waste is the fastest growing portion of our waste stream.

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Key greenhouse gases include all of the following,except

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The key underlying cause of global warming is combustion of fossil fuels.

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Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants.

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Which of the following is not considered a factor in major smog occurrences?

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Sewage contains primarily

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In ______,the waste material from one product is used as the raw material to produce a new product.

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Which of the following is true regarding global warming?

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

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Release of ______ into the atmosphere is the primary cause of the depletion of the ozone layer.

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A strategy that has been proposed to resolve local water supply problems is

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Which of the following is true regarding the earth's polar ice caps?

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Which of the following is an acronym for a recently introduced type of vehicle that has a high fuel economy rating?

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Quick starts when driving a car help reduce fuel usage.

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Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas.

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Biological pollutants include dust mites and animal dander.

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The warming of the earth due to buildup of carbon dioxide and other gases is termed the greenhouse effect.

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Solid waste rapidly decomposes once buried in a sanitary landfill.

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Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer,unless it is contaminated with

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

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