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Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Environmental Health

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Historically, the highest priority in environmental health was controlling:
		A)	infectious diseases.
		B)	air pollution.
		C)	population growth.
		D)	energy waste.


2	Approximately how many American become ill each year from contaminated drinking water?
		A)	1,000
		B)	10,000
		C)	100,000
		D)	1,000,000


3	Which of the following is a disadvantage of a landfill?
		A)	It becomes unstable when decomposition occurs.
		B)	Buried chemicals leak into the soil.
		C)	It is often a breeding ground for infectious diseases.
		D)	All of the above.


4	The increase in the concentrations of greenhouse gases is primarily the result of:
		A)	the release of CFCs.
		B)	energy use in the developed world.
		C)	heavy metal contamination.
		D)	temperature inversions.


5	The ozone layer protects the earth from excessive:
		A)	radon exposure.
		B)	nuclear radiation.
		C)	ultraviolet radiation.
		D)	chlorofluorocarbons.


6	Which one of the following is a major source of acid precipitation pollutants?
		A)	air conditioners
		B)	lead-based paints
		C)	synthetic building materials
		D)	industrial combustion of coal


7	Lead poisoning is a serious problem among children who:
		A)	live in older buildings.
		B)	had low birth weights.
		C)	have not been vaccinated.
		D)	have poor diets.


8	All of the following strategies can help reduce chemical pollution and its health effects EXCEPT:
		A)	burning your trash.
		B)	buying locally grown and/or organic produce.
		C)	eating less meat.
		D)	staying out of the house for a few days after fumigating.


9	A radioactive gas found in certain soils and rocks is:
		A)	lead.
		B)	asbestos.
		C)	ozone.
		D)	radon.


10	Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of exposure to excessive noise?
		A)	higher blood pressure
		B)	higher blood cholesterol
		C)	deafness
		D)	tinnitus

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