Deck 19: A Healthier Environment

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A CFL bulb uses ____ of the electricity of a conventional bulb.

A)one-quarter
B)one-third
C)one-half
D)two-thirds

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Environmental agents that trigger changes in DNA are called:

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Scientists now say with 90 percent certainty that greenhouse gases in our atmosphere are the result of:

A)natural gases emitted from swamps
B)insect pollution
C)electromagnetic radiation
D)human activities

Question 5

____ is the most widespread pollutant associated with damage to the immune system.

A)Radon gas
B)Sulfur oxide
C)Ozone
D)Nitrogen oxide

Question 6

____ of the population of the United States live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution.

A)One-quarter
B)One-third
C)More than half
D)Three-quarters

Question 7

A(n) ____ is a continuous reaction or one that takes years to develop.

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

Question 8

Buying products packaged in recycled material is called:

A)precycling
B)reducing
C)recycling
D)reusing

Question 9

A substance that can cause cancer is known as a(n):

A)carcinogen
B)antigen
C)particulate
D)mutagen

Question 10

What is one major gas associated with the greenhouse effect?

A)oxygen monoxide
B)carbon dioxide
C)hydrogen monoxide
D)sulphur dioxide

Question 11

Which infectious disease is indirectly caused by climate change?

A)chicken pox
B)yellow fever
C)AIDS
D)meningitis

Question 12

An____is a community of organisms that share a physical and chemical environment.

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

Question 13

The most ozone-polluted cities in the country are located in:

A)New York
B)California
C)Massachusetts
D)Michigan

Question 14

Particle pollution:

A)only causes short-term effects on the body
B)damages the body in the same way as radon poisoning
C)has been decreasing in the eastern part of the U.S.
D)can pass straight through the lungs into the bloodstream

Question 15

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 16

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

A)wood
B)coal
C)ozone
D)wind

Question 17

An example of a pollutant is a:

A)genetic breakdown or shifting of genes
B)substance in the air or water that causes damage to the environment
C)cancer-causing agent
D)genetic substance that breaks down the DNA of the human body

Question 18

What is one major health problem is associated with pollution?

A)loss of mobility
B)reproductive issues
C)paralysis
D)impaired hearing

Question 19

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

A)mutations
B)carcinogens
C)particulates
D)teratogens

Question 20

A(n) ____ is a severe, immediate reaction to a pollutant.

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

Question 21

"Tech trash" can cause ____ to leak into the ground and water.

A)formaldehyde
B)mercury
C)arsenic
D)radon

Question 22

Which statement about bottled water is true?

A)Most bottled water comes from an urban water supply.
B)Bottled water decreases the incidence of cavities among children and teens.
C)Americans drink more bottled water than soft drinks.
D)Bottled water has generally been shown to be purer than tap water.

Question 23

Which is a known health effect of even low levels of lead exposure?

A)central nervous system damage
B)impaired vision
C)hair loss
D)stomach ulcers

Question 24

Which type of cancer has been linked to electromagnetic fields?

A)liver
B)breast
C)skin
D)prostate

Question 25

____ is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

A)Formaldehyde
B)Sulfate
C)Tobacco smoke
D)Radon

Question 26

____is the process by which bacteria eat organic material and turn it into rich soil.

A)Precycling
B)Composting
C)Recycling
D)Foraging

Question 27

____ refers to using materials once considered trash.

A)Precycling
B)Recycling
C)Wasting
D)Foraging

Question 28

____ are carrier agents in pesticides that can cause health problems.

A)Polycarbonates
B)Inerts
C)Microbes
D)Proteins

Question 29

Which of the following is a known health effect of organic pollutants?

A)infertility
B)liver disease
C)bone cancer
D)hair loss

Question 30

_______________ is a type of fungus that decomposes organic matter.

A)Lice
B)Mold
C)Radon
D)Formaldehyde

Question 31

____is a major health effect of secondhand smoke.

A)Skin rashes
B)Impaired vision
C)Infertility
D)Throat irritation

Question 32

Formaldehyde is commonly used in which of the following?

A)paint
B)nail polish remover
C)carpet backing
D)drain cleaner

Question 33

What is a major source of radon?

A)humidifiers
B)tobacco smoke
C)building materials
D)exhaust fumes

Question 34

Multiple chemical sensitivity:

A)can be cured with antibiotics
B)is also called universal allergy
C)has been linked to molds and other organic sources
D)can be diagnosed with a PET scan

Question 35

Asbestos, a mineral widely used for building insulation, has been linked to which of the following types of cancer?

A)breast
B)prostate
C)chest
D)liver

Question 36

Reusing ____ water bottles may pose some health dangers.

A)PET
B)glass
C)Nalgene
D)aluminum

Question 37

People in industrialized societies spend the vast majority of their time:

A)in the car
B)outside
C)inside buildings
D)in traffic

Question 38

Approximately ____ Americans die each year of carbon monoxide poisoning.

A)5,000
B)10,000
C)15,000
D)20,000

Question 39

Carbon monoxide:

A)can cause death
B)is recognizable by its almond smell
C)causes lung cancer
D)is produced by pilot lights

Question 40

A water filter should be cleaned regularly to prevent the buildup of:

A)gas
B)bacteria
C)fluoride
D)chromium

Question 41

The proliferation of chemicals in modern society has led to a new disease known as ____________________.

Question 42

____________________ is a recycling method used for organic products such as leftover food and vegetable peels.

Question 43

Tinnitus refers to:

A)ringing in the ears
B)hearing loss
C)chronic ear infections
D)a ruptured eardrum

Question 44

____________________ is an odorless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuel in space heaters, furnaces, water heaters and engines.

Question 45

____________________ refers to tobacco residue that contains cancer-causing toxins that stick to a variety of surfaces.

Question 46

____________________ is the third-most common chronic health problem.

Question 47

Chemicals that interfere with human hormones such as estrogen are called ____________________.

Question 48

The use of as few nonrenewable resources as possible is known as ____________________.

Question 49

A motorcycle revving up 25 feet away is equivalent to the noise of a(n):

A)jet four miles after takeoff
B)rock concert
C)alarm clock at two feet away
D)car horn at three feet away

Question 50

A(n) ____________________ is a measure of the biological effect of ionizing radiation.

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

____________________ is a measure of the energy deposited by ionizing radiation when it is absorbed by an object.

Question 53

Noise-induced hearing loss is ____________________ percent preventable.

Question 54

Sound frequency is measured in:

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

Question 55

____________________ increase the rate at which molecules vibrate.

Question 56

____________________ systems contribute to mold problems today.

Question 57

____________________ possesses enough energy to separate electrons from their atoms.

Question 58

____________________ is a mineral widely used for building insulation that has been linked to lung cancer.

Question 59

____________________ is the primary ingredient of smog air pollution.

Question 60

Which scenario poses the greatest risk of injury to the human ear?

A)standing in city traffic
B)using a chain saw
C)riding on a subway train
D)attending a rock concert

Question 61

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
glaciers melting

Question 62

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
disposable water bottles

Question 63

Define sustainability using composting as an example.

Question 64

Explain the difference between recycling and precycling.

Question 65

Ringing in the ears is called ____________________.

Question 66

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
smog air pollution

Question 67

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
mutagens that cause birth defects

Question 68

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
increased risk of stillbirth

Question 69

The range of frequencies of sound is measured in ____________________.

Question 70

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
chronic effect of pollution

Question 71

Describe three types of indoor air pollution and discuss the health dangers of these pollutants.

Question 72

Describe global warming.List four sources of greenhouse emissions.

Question 73

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
frequencies

Question 74

According to federal law, the maximum exposure allowed on the job is ___________________decibels for an 8 hour period.

Question 75

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
ringing in the ears

Question 76

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
products packaged in recycled materials

Question 77

Define pollution and the types of pollution that can create acute and chronic effects.

Question 78

____________________ are specialists in hearing problems.

Question 79

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

Question 80

Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
a.precycling
f.PET
b.ozone
g.increased blood pressure
c.hertz
h.tinnitus
d.decibels
i.second hand smoke
e.global warming
j.teratogens
loudness of sound