Deck 14: Protecting Yourself and Your Environment

Question 1

Which of the following has the highest decibel levels and poses the greatest risk of injury?

A)city traffic
B)lawn mower
C)a subway train
D)a rock concert

Answer 1

D

Question 2

On average,Americans drink about _____ gallons of bottled water every year.

A)15
B)25
C)50
D)75

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The rise in the Earth's average surface temperature is known as:

A)the fossil fuel effect.
B)ozone burning.
C)the green effect.
D)global warming.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Falling asleep at the wheel:

A)is least likely to occur to those between the ages of 18 and 29.
B)is rare because very few drivers in the U.S.drive while drowsy.
C)Is not one of the top five causes of serious motor vehicle accidents.
D)Is second to alcohol as a cause of serious motor vehicle accidents.

Question 5

Any change in the air,water,or soil that could reduce its ability to support life is:

A)a mutation.
B)an acute environmental effect.
C)pollution.
D)a teratogen.

Question 6

A continuous reaction or one that takes years to develop is called a(n):

A)primary effect.
B)acute effect.
C)chronic effect.
D)fatal effect.

Question 7

Almost 75 percent of the deaths among Americans 15 to 24 years old are from:

A)injuries.
B)acute illnesses.
C)chronic disease.
D)genetic disabilities.

Question 8

Which of the following statements will not help to reduce road rage?

A)Lower the stress in your life.
B)Tailgate slow drivers in the passing lane.
C)Modify bad driving habits.
D)Consciously decide not to let other drivers get to you.

Question 9

Agents that can cross the placenta of a pregnant woman and cause birth defects are classified as:

A)mutations.
B)mutagens.
C)teratations.
D)teratogens.

Question 10

Buying products packaged in recycled material is called:

A)precycling.
B)recycling.
C)decycling.
D)repackaging

Question 11

Loudness,or the intensity of sound,is measured in:

A)hertz.
B)decibels.
C)PCB.
D)CFC.

Question 12

All of the following are recommended car phone safety tips EXCEPT:

A)Do not dial numbers until you have pulled to the side of the road and stopped.
B)Keep calls short.
C)Use a hands-free phone so you won't be distracted.
D)Have a passenger send and receive calls and texts.

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding distracted driving is NOT true?

A)Using a hands-free cell phone while driving delays reaction time as much as having a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 percent.
B)The number of overall traffic fatalities has fallen in recent years.
C)Common distractions while driving include;eating,drinking,talking on a cell phone,texting,and using a navigation device.
D)The number of teenagers killed in car accidents has declined in recent years.

Question 14

What is the term for a community of organisms that share a physical and chemical environment?

A)environmental economy
B)ozone layer
C)ecosystem
D)ecology

Question 15

A good way of helping with your environment is to use materials once considered trash.This is known as:

A)precycling.
B)recycling.
C)decycling.
D)bicycling.

Question 16

Which of the following is defined as a severe,immediate reaction to a pollutant?

A)primary effect
B)acute effect
C)chronic effect
D)fatal effect

Question 17

The invisible electric and magnetic fields generated by an electronically charged conductor are known as:

A)microwaves.
B)light fixtures.
C)electromagnetic fields.
D)power lines.

Question 18

Environmental agents that trigger changes in DNA are called:

A)acute effects.
B)mutagens.
C)chronic effects.
D)changing agents.

Question 19

One of the newest possible dangers to noise-induced hearing loss is coming from:

A)cell phone usage.
B)food processors.
C)the use of earbuds.
D)buzzing from computers.

Question 20

Noise-induced hearing loss is _________ preventable.

A)25%
B)50%
C)75%
D)100%

Question 21

An impulsive attack by someone willing to use physical coercion for the sake of sex is called:

A)power rape.
B)sexual gratification rape.
C)anger rape.
D)sadistic rape.

Question 22

The second leading cause of injury-related death in the U.S.is from:

A)guns.
B)falls.
C)fires.
D)drowning.

Question 23

____________________ increase the rate at which molecules vibrate,which generates heat.

Question 24

The second-leading cause of automobile accidents is:

A)falling asleep while driving.
B)speeding.
C)not using a seat belt.
D)driving drunk.

Question 25

In terms of sexuality,most men who rape other men consider themselves to be:

A)heterosexual.
B)homosexual.
C)bisexual.
D)transsexual.

Question 26

Using as little nonrenewable resources as possible is known as ____________________.

Question 27

All of the following are true regarding thirdhand smoke EXCEPT:

A)It is the odor that is left in the room after smoking a cigarette.
B)It is the residue that sticks to a variety of surfaces after a cigarette has been smoked.
C)It contains cancer-causing toxins.
D)It can get into the dust and be picked up on the fingers.

Question 28

Ringing in the ears is called ____________________.

Question 29

Which group is least likely to wear seat belts while driving or riding in a car?

A)Men age 14 to 18
B)Women age 14 to18
C)Men age 19 to 29
D)Women age 19 to 29

Question 30

The most common motorcycle injury is:

A)head trauma.
B)skin lacerations.
C)broken ankles.
D)eye injury.

Question 31

A type of fungus that decomposes organic matter and provides plants with nutrients,but can also cause health problems in people,is ____________________.

Question 32

The average age of a male rape victim is:

A)18
B)21
C)24
D)29

Question 33

Stalkers against college women are usually:

A)complete strangers.
B)family members.
C)girl friends.
D)classmates,boyfriends or former boyfriends.

Question 34

What percentage of cyclists wear helmets?

A)About 30%
B)About 40%
C)About 50%
D)About 60%

Question 35

Loudness,or the intensity of sound,is measured in ____________________.

Question 36

__________ __________ is the third-most common chronic health problem.

Question 37

Uninvited,and unwanted sexual attention is:

A)sexual harassment.
B)stalking.
C)dating violence.
D)sexting.

Question 38

All of the following are recommended guidelines for buying a bicycle helmet EXCEPT:

A)The outer shell should have alternating strips of plastic and foam.
B)Pick a bright color.
C)Watch out for excessive vents.
D)The helmet should sit level on your head.

Question 39

People who generally respond well in crisis do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)feel like they can find meaningful purpose in turmoil.
B)believe that they have no control in what is happening.
C)know that they can learn from both positive and negative events.
D)feel that they can influence events.

Question 40

Sexual activity forced upon a person by the exertion of psychological pressure is:

A)nonvolitional sex.
B)sexting.
C)rape.
D)sexual coercion.

Question 41

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
fungus that can cause health problems in people

Question 42

A(n)__________ __________ is a severe,immediate reaction,usually after a single,large exposure to some type of pollution.

Question 43

__________ is the intentional use of physical force or power,threatened or actual,against a person,group,or community that results in injury,death,or psychological harm.

Question 44

Sending nude or partially nude photos and sexually explicit messages via cell phones is called ______________.

Question 45

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
chemicals that interfere with hormones

Question 46

The __________ is a community of organisms sharing a physical and chemical environment and interacting with each other.

Question 47

Environmental agents that trigger changes,or mutations,in the genetic material of living cells are called ____________.

Question 48

Sexual intercourse with an unconsenting partner under actual or threatened force is _________.

Question 49

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
nude photos sent by phone

Question 50

____________ is any activity that humiliates,degrades,or poses a risk of emotional or physical harm for the sake of joining a group.

Question 51

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
environmental agents that trigger change

Question 52

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
malicious following

Question 53

Buying products packaged in recycled materials is an example of ____________.

Question 54

__________ __________ are invisible electric and magnetic fields generated by an electrically charged conductor.

Question 55

___________ _______________ is sexual behavior that violates a person's right to choose when and with whom to have sex.

Question 56

Willful,repeated,and malicious following,harassing,or threatening of another person is __________.

Question 57

Any change in the air,water,or soil that could reduce its ability to support life is a form of _________.

Question 58

A(n)__________ __________ may take years to develop or may be a recurrent or continuous reaction,usually after repeated exposure to some form of pollution.

Question 59

Chemicals that act as or interfere with human hormones are called __________ __________.

Question 60

Tobacco residue is now being called __________ __________.

Question 61

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
mutagens that cause birth defects

Question 62

List three indoor pollutants and describe the problems they cause.

Question 63

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
sexual penetration by force

Question 64

What is precycling and recycling? Describe three ways that recycling helps the environment.

Question 65

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
products packaged in recycled materials

Question 66

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
sexual activity forced by psychological pressure

Question 67

Define pollution and describe the acute and chronic effects.

Question 68

Match the items.
a.precycling
b.endocrine disruptors
c.pollution
d.coercion
e.stalking
f.sexting
g.mutagen
h.rape
i.mold
j.teratogens
changes in water that reduce ability to support life

Question 69

List strategies for preventing hearing loss.