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Chapter 29: Environmental Health

Environmental Health

1.
Which air pollutant is a major component of smog?
A)Carbon monoxide
B)Sulfur dioxide
C)Ozone
D)Nitrogen oxides
2.
Which air pollutant prevents the body from receiving oxygen?
A)Carbon monoxide
B)Sulfur dioxide
C)Ozone
D)Nitrogen oxides
3.
Which indoor pollutant contains tiny fibers?
A)Carbon monoxide
B)Asbestos
C)Radon
D)Lead
4.
What minimum level of noise can cause hearing loss if exposure is constant?
A)60 decibels
B)85 decibels
C)90 decibels
D)140 decibels
5.
Which is NOT a concern of landfill operators?
A)Ground water protection
B)Noise
C)Odor reduction
D)Pest control
6.
Which kind of hazardous waste is NOT produced by car maintenance?
A)Solvents
B)Oils
C)Paints
D)Pesticides
7.
Which is NOT an effect of deforestation?
A)Flooding and erosion
B)Change in climate
C)Sediment build up in water supplies
D)Contaminated water supplies
8.
Which is NOT a source of water pollution?
A)Sediment
B)Oil spills from tankers
C)Household disposal of chemicals
D)Acid rain
9.
Which is an example of recycling?
A)asking for paper bags, instead of plastic, at the grocery store
B)reusing old wrapping paper
C)returning empty milk bottles to the grocery store
D)buying products that have little or no packaging
10.
Which statement about recycling is false?
A)Recycling conserves resources.
B)Recycling is time-consuming and expensive.
C)Recycling protects the environment.
D)Recycling reduces dependence on landfills.
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