Question 1

Ground level ozone has been linked with all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   increasing one's risk of lung cancer.
B)   aggravating asthma.
C)   damaging the lining of the lungs.
D)   reducing lung function.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils, rocks, and building materials is:

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A)   hydrogen.
B)   carbon dioxide.
C)   ozone
D)   radon.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

What percentage of the greenhouse effect may be attributable to carbon dioxide?

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A)   25%
B)   45%
C)   60%
D)   10%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

World population is increasing at the approximate rate of 83 million people per

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A)   year.
B)   week.
C)   decade.
D)   month.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In , many kinds of waste materials are collected and used as raw materials in the production of new products.

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A)   recycling
B)   sanitary landfills
C)   composting
D)   biodegradationE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Canadian water systems?

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

Question 7

For a typical Canadian household that has two adults and two children and lives in a 2500 square foot house with one car, they will generate approximately _____________ kilograms of carbon dioxide each year.

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A)   27, 000
B)   17, 000
C)   40, 000
D)   10, 000E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

It is predicted that a 10% decrease in ozone levels would result in a rise in nonmelanoma skin cancer of %.

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A)   50
B)   13
C)   39
D)   26E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding factors in world population growth?

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A)   About half the world's energy currently comes from renewable sources.
B)   It is the driving force between many of the more recent environmental concerns.
C)   High child mortality rates are associated with high fertility rates.
D)   There is currently enough food produced to feed the world's entire population.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The Air Quality Health Index is used for all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)   nitrogen dioxide.
B)   natural gas.
C)   particulate matter.
D)   ground-level ozone.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following medical conditions has(have)  been linked to air pollution?

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A)   reduced birth weight
B)   decreased blood supply
C)   reduced lung capacity in teenagers
D)   thickening of the arteries in adultsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Biodegradation is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Nuclear power has which of the following characteristics?

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A)   inexpensive
B)   efficient
C)   clean
D)   clean, efficient, and inexpensiveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

According to the World Health Organization, people do not have access to safe drinking water.

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A)   6 million
B)   3.1 billion
C)   1 million
D)   1.8 billionE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

are the biggest energy consumers.

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A)   Europeans
B)   Russians
C)   Americans
D)   ScandinaviansE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Fluoridation is a water-treatment process designed to disinfect water.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the largest producer of mercury?

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A)   disposal of consumer products containing mercury
B)   mining and smelting operations
C)   fish
D)   coal-fired power plantsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

How many people are added to the world's population every minute?

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A)   225
B)   10
C)   160
D)   75E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Currently, there isn't enough food produced to feed the world's entire population.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Environmental Health

A naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils, rocks, and building materials is:

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According to the World Health Organization, people do not have access to safe drinking water.

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In , many kinds of waste materials are collected and used as raw materials in the production of new products.

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Smog is more likely to occur during warm and sunny weather.

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The Air Quality Health Index is used for all of the following, EXCEPT

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What percentage of the greenhouse effect may be attributable to carbon dioxide?

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Currently, there isn't enough food produced to feed the world's entire population.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding factors in world population growth?

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Biodegradation is the process by which organic substances are broken down naturally by living organisms.

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Which of the following is the largest producer of mercury?

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For a typical Canadian household that has two adults and two children and lives in a 2500 square foot house with one car, they will generate approximately _____________ kilograms of carbon dioxide each year.

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How many people are added to the world's population every minute?

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Ground level ozone has been linked with all of the following, EXCEPT

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World population is increasing at the approximate rate of 83 million people per

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It is predicted that a 10% decrease in ozone levels would result in a rise in nonmelanoma skin cancer of %.

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding Canadian water systems?

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are the biggest energy consumers.

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Nuclear power has which of the following characteristics?

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Which of the following medical conditions has(have) been linked to air pollution?

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Fluoridation is a water-treatment process designed to disinfect water.

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