Question 1

Sulfur dioxide is produced primarily by motor vehicles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a type of lung cancer called asbestosis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

"Sustainable development" refers to development that meets society's current needs and

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A)  grows at a specified pace annually.
B)  allows future generations to meet theirs.
C)  caps energy use at current annual levels.
D)  gradually reduces energy use over time.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

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) A) and B)

Question 6

List and describe five ways Samantha can help prevent chemical pollution.Give an example that supports each of these recommendations.

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1. Properly dispose of household chemica...

Question 7

The key component of smog is

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A)  sulfur dioxide.
B)  particulate matter.
C)  carbon monoxide.
D)  ground-level ozone.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about poverty and health is FALSE?

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A)  Residents living in poor neighborhoods are often exposed to more environmental toxins than residents living in wealthier communities.
B)  Poor neighborhoods are common sites for hazardous waste pollution.
C)  Studies show that children from wealthy families have higher concentrations of lead in their blood than do children from poor families.
D)  Asthma is a growing problem in poor families.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE about U.S.water systems?

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A)  No Americans have died from contaminated water in the last 10 years.
B)  Hazardous chemicals from manufacturing do not infiltrate water systems in the United States.
C)  In most areas of the United States,water systems supply adequate,dependable,and safe water.
D)  Water shortages are not a concern in the United States.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Food waste makes up a larger portion of garbage in the United States than plastic,wood,and glass combined.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Factors that may limit human population growth include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  energy.
B)  available water.
C)  food supply.
D)  religious belief.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following pollutants causes central nervous system damage and mental impairment and is a particular risk for children living in older buildings?

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A)  asbestos
B)  carbon monoxide
C)  formaldehyde gas
D)  leadE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A self-contained sewage disposal system is a

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A)  slush system.
B)  sluice system.
C)  septic system.
D)  drain fielD.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A naturally occurring metal found in some foods and consumer products that has been linked to brain,kidney,and gastrointestinal tract damage is

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A)  mercury.
B)  silver.
C)  aluminum.
D)  iron.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  plastics.
B)  paper products.
C)  lawn waste.
D)  metals.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Choose and define either global warming or thinning of the atmospheric ozone layer.Describe the underlying causes of the problem,potential health effects,and key prevention strategies.Include at least three practical steps for prevention that individuals can take.

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Global warming is the long-term increase...

Question 20

For the first time in history,there are

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A)  more young children than parents.
B)  more older people than young children.
C)  more young children than older people.
D)  more older people than parents.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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A self-contained sewage disposal system is a

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Which of the following statements about poverty and health is FALSE?

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