Deck 15: Your Environment, your Health

Question 1

Where is the ozone layer found?

A)Deep in the ocean
B)On the surface of large bodies of water
C)In the stratosphere
D)In the rainforest canopy

Answer 1

In the stratosphere

Question 2

Which U.S.government agency exists to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment?

A)USDA
B)FDA
C)IPCC
D)EPA

Answer 2

EPA

Question 3

Which gas forms during metal processing and is linked to numerous health problems?

A)Ozone
B)Nitrogen dioxide
C)Sulfur dioxide
D)Carbon monoxide

Answer 3

Sulfur dioxide

Question 4

You fly across the Atlantic Ocean and then offset the carbon emission by making a donation to a program that saves the rainforest.Your action conforms to the practice of

A)reuse.
B)sustainability.
C)recycling.
D)downsizing.

Question 5

Which of these continents is experiencing the greatest population growth?

A)Asia
B)North America
C)Africa
D)Europe

Question 6

The term "carbon footprint" refers to

A)the total greenhouse gas emissions for which you are personally responsible.
B)the balance of miles you drive every year minus the miles you walk.
C)the world's total carbon emissions in one year.
D)the number of carbon-emitting vehicles in a specific country.

Question 7

Which poisonous gas inhibits the blood's ability to carry oxygen?

A)Carbon dioxide
B)Carbon monoxide
C)Sulfur dioxide
D)Ozone

Question 8

All of the following are correct about methane and the environmental effects of cattle grazing except

A)cows exhale methane.
B)methane is a powerful greenhouse gas.
C)methane has less environmental impact per molecule than carbon dioxide.
D)cows excrete methane in their wastes.

Question 9

Deforestation leads to

A)a decrease in carbon dioxide levels.
B)an increase in carbon dioxide levels.
C)a decrease in the ozone level.
D)increased benzene in the water.

Question 10

Public health experts get involved with all of the following except

A)waste disposal.
B)water safety.
C)air pollution.
D)road safety.

Question 11

The book Silent Spring warned of the environmental effects associated with

A)pesticide use.
B)water pollution.
C)clear-cutting.
D)hunting.

Question 12

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)are found in all of the following except

A)foam containers.
B)computers.
C)air conditioning units.
D)spray propellants.

Question 13

What percentage of the Earth's water supply is accessible?

A)1%
B)10%
C)25%
D)50%

Question 14

Which is not a factor that contributes to global warming?

A)Tree planting
B)Meat production
C)Fossil fuel emissions
D)Deforestation

Question 15

All of the following are problems associated with ozone depletion except

A)increased skin cancer.
B)disruption of aquatic plant life.
C)increased cataracts.
D)damage to tall buildings.

Question 16

The potential effects of global warming include all of these except

A)increased food shortages.
B)fewer hurricanes.
C)more outbreaks of infectious diseases.
D)increased air pollution.

Question 17

All of the following are correct about acid rain except

A)it is created when sulfur dioxide combines with nitrogen oxide in the air.
B)in the U.S. ,the West Coast has experienced the most damage.
C)it can damage monuments.
D)it is the result of burning fossil fuels.

Question 18

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

A)25%
B)50%
C)75%
D)95%

Question 19

The world's population is around

A)1 billion.
B)4 billion.
C)7 billion.
D)10 billion.

Question 20

Which gas is produced when certain pollutants mix with sunlight?

A)Ozone
B)Nitrogen dioxide
C)Sulfur dioxide
D)Carbon monoxide

Question 21

Pesticides and herbicides would most likely be found in

A)farm produce.
B)city dust.
C)electrical equipment.
D)preservatives.

Question 22

Municipal solid waste (MSW)includes all the following except

A)sewage.
B)plastics.
C)yard clippings.
D)discarded fooD.

Question 23

The role of the Superfund is to

A)monitor air pollution levels and fine polluters.
B)identify and clean up toxic sites.
C)measure acid rain throughout North America.
D)monitor water quality in the Great Lakes.

Question 24

Which type of indoor air pollution is the second leading cause of lung cancer?

A)Mold spores
B)Fireplace smoke
C)Lead dust
D)Radon

Question 25

Susan is a bit worried that her son,Max,only wants to eat tuna fish every day for lunch.She is concerned because tuna is known to contain

A)phthalates.
B)volatile organic compounds.
C)formaldehyde.
D)mercury.

Question 26

To reduce water pollution,you should do all of the following except

A)bring outdated medicines to a drop-off site.
B)dump old soaps and lotions in the trash.
C)take used motor oil to a disposal site.
D)wash your dirty car yourself.

Question 27

Which indoor pollutant leaches into a home from rocks and soil under the foundation?

A)Radon
B)Mold spores
C)Lead dust
D)Rodent droppings

Question 28

What is an "energy vampire"?

A)A poorly insulated house that leaks home heat
B)An electric appliance that uses lots of electricity
C)A device that consumes electricity even when not in use
D)A faulty electrical wiring system

Question 29

Water from an underground source may be any of the following except

A)artesian water.
B)distilled water.
C)spring water.
D)groundwater.

Question 30

Most of our exposure to dioxins comes from

A)the air.
B)contaminated fruits and vegetables.
C)home insulation materials.
D)meat,dairy,and seafooD.

Question 31

All of the following are likely sources of water pollution except

A)gasoline storage tanks.
B)pesticide and fertilizer runoff.
C)animal feedlots.
D)groundwater.

Question 32

The Jones family went to sleep with their wood-burning stove still lit.Several hours later Mr.Jones woke up nauseous and confused.Which gas is likely to be at high levels in his house?

A)Volatile organic compounds
B)Nitrogen dioxide
C)Carbon monoxide
D)Sulfur dioxide

Question 33

Which of the following is not a water pollutant?

A)Petroleum products
B)Ozone
C)Dioxins
D)Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

Question 34

Who funds the Superfund?

A)The general public
B)The meat industry
C)The chemical and petroleum industries
D)The state lotteries

Question 35

Which chemical agents found in paint strippers,paints,glues,permanent markers,and office supplies are known to cause cancer?

A)Phthalates
B)Volatile organic compounds
C)Formaldehyde
D)Mercury

Question 36

If you are concerned about biomagnification,you should

A)choose lean meat and skim milk.
B)walk and take the stairs whenever possible.
C)not drink bottled water.
D)limit your intake of raw vegetables.

Question 37

Which of the following types of indoor pollutants is a significant cause of asthma in inner-city children?

A)Lead
B)Mercury
C)Mouse droppings
D)BPA

Question 38

Carbon monoxide

A)is easy to detect because it smells like rotten eggs.
B)causes liver cancer.
C)can be fatal if inhaled.
D)is more prevalent in the summer.

Question 39

Which is not an example of reuse?

A)Using cloth napkins
B)Using canvas tote bags
C)Using fluorescent light bulbs
D)Using rechargeable batteries

Question 40

Not reusing plastic bottles will help reduce your exposure to

A)mold.
B)volatile organic compounds.
C)bisphenol A.
D)asbestos.

Question 41

What type of damage can BPA cause?

A)It can damage the nervous system.
B)It can cause cancer.
C)It can cause allergic reactions.
D)It can interfere with the endocrine system.

Question 42

In environmental terms,reduction refers to changes in manufacturing and consumption to limit the amount and toxicity of waste.

Question 43

Wastewater treatment does not eliminate pharmaceuticals in the water.

Question 44

Paint containing lead was commonly used in the U.S.until what year?

A)1935
B)1955
C)1978
D)2000

Question 45

The development of microbes resistant to antibiotics is a growing concern because of the way the livestock industry deals with animal sewage.

Question 46

Ozone depletion only affects regions close to the poles,such as Australia.

Question 47

Radiation can travel in which of the following forms?

A)Rays
B)Waves
C)Particles
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 48

The EPA recommends avoiding consumption of all of the following fish except

A)flounder.
B)swordfish.
C)king mackerel.
D)shark.

Question 49

Which is an example of ionizing radiation?

A)Radio waves
B)Microwaves
C)Ultraviolet light
D)Visible light

Question 50

Noise pollution that can cause hearing loss begins at

A)50 decibels.
B)60 decibels.
C)85 decibels.
D)110 decibels.

Question 51

Before the 1970's,which chemical was found in housing insulation materials and is now known to cause lung cancer?

A)Asbestos
B)Volatile organic compounds
C)Radon
D)Phthalates

Question 52

The ozone layer shields us from excessive UV radiation.

Question 53

You are caring for the environment if you have a large carbon footprint.

Question 54

Making sure your bathroom is cleaned often and has good air circulation is recommended to help prevent exposure to

A)mold.
B)volatile organic compounds.
C)formaldehyde.
D)asbestos.

Question 55

Industrialized nations have a larger ecological footprint than less developed countries.

Question 56

Bottled water must meet higher health and safety standards than tap water.

Question 57

All of the following are suggested ways to reduce your exposure to radiation except

A)when using a cell phone,use a headset.
B)work with your dentist to reduce your exposure to X-rays.
C)test your home for radon.
D)maintain a good tan to protect your skin.

Question 58

Dioxins linger in the environment for years and accumulate in the fatty tissue of animals.

Question 59

Ozone depletion is irreversible.

Question 60

Which of the following is a way someone could be exposed to formaldehyde?

A)By eating fish
B)By working with particle board or plywood
C)By ingesting old paint chips
D)By handling old home insulation materials

Question 61

Composting food scraps and yard trimmings produces a natural fertilizer.

Question 62

When a country's number of live births and immigrations simply replaces the number of deaths and emigrations,it is said to have achieved ________ population growth.

Question 63

Discarded cell phones,televisions,and computers are all examples of e-waste.

Question 64

The Superfund gives money to other countries that want to reduce pollution.

Question 65

Fuels derived from decayed organic matter buried underground are called ________ fuels.

Question 66

The terms reuse and recycle basically mean the same thing.

Question 67

The collection of organisms and their nonliving surroundings that functions as a unit is called the ________.

Question 68

Devices that consume electricity even when they are not in use are called energy ________.

Question 69

X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation.

Question 70

The term ________ was coined from the words "smoke" and "fog."

Question 71

Matching
Carbon dioxide

A)Precursor to ground-level ozone
B)Naturally found in the atmosphere;contributes to global warming
C)Causes acid rain
D)Inhibits the blood's ability to carry oxygen

Question 72

By the year 2025,about ________ million people are likely to face water scarcity on a regular basis.(Be sure your answer is a numeral. )

Question 73

A molecule of ________ produces more than 20 times the warming of a molecule of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for up to 15 years.

Question 74

Gaseous combinations of hydrogen and carbon are called ________.

Question 75

Water beneath the Earth's surface is called ________.

Question 76

The ability to meet our current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs is referred to as ________.

Question 77

Matching
Sulfur dioxide

A)Precursor to ground-level ozone
B)Naturally found in the atmosphere;contributes to global warming
C)Causes acid rain
D)Inhibits the blood's ability to carry oxygen

Question 78

Most contaminants in the human body must be present at a certain level before they exert any clear health effects.

Question 79

Matching
Carbon monoxide

A)Precursor to ground-level ozone
B)Naturally found in the atmosphere;contributes to global warming
C)Causes acid rain
D)Inhibits the blood's ability to carry oxygen

Question 80

Matching
Hydrocarbons

A)Precursor to ground-level ozone
B)Naturally found in the atmosphere;contributes to global warming
C)Causes acid rain
D)Inhibits the blood's ability to carry oxygen