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

True/False Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	You can minimize your water consumption by taking baths instead of showers.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	The bulk of our food garbage ends up in the sewage system.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Plastic waste is the largest component (by weight) of household trash.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	The world's populations is currently growing by about 25 people per minute.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Dust storms contribute to air pollution.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Damage to the ozone layer should reverse itself as soon as CFC production declines.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	The population growth rate is higher in developed countries than in developing countries.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Using compact fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs reduces air pollution.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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