Chapter 16 Quiz

A measure of how clean or polluted the air in a given region is on a particular day is the A.air quality index. B.smog level. C.carbon footprint. D.carbon level.

A

According to experts, up to what percentage of trash is recyclable? A.90 percent B.35 percent C.50 percent D.75 percent

A

All of the following are examples of resources that reduce carbon emissions EXCEPT A.coal. B.bioenergy. C.wind. D.solar.

A

An important strategy for avoiding mold is to A.use a dehumidifier in damp rooms. B.make sure you keep the doors and windows in your home tightly sealed. C.lay down carpeting in bathrooms and basements. D.keep the humidity in your home between 60 and 80 percent.

A

Climate scientists project that Earth's average temperature could rise by a maximum of how much in the next 100 years? A.11.5°F B.5.5°F C.8.5°F D.2.5°F

A

Experts analyze the carrying capacity of the earth to figure out A.the maximum population the earth can support. B.how to increase available resources. C.how to ration resources for the existing population. D.how the earth's population will grow over the next century.

A

Fossil fuels are A.a significant source of carbon emissions. B.renewable. C.metals and other inorganic substances from which nuclear energy is derived. D.increasingly less important as nations transition from poverty to an industrialized economy.

A

In which of the following regions is smog most likely to be a concern? A.in the San Fernando Valley B.over an industrial farm in Nebraska C.along the Florida coastline D.at the top of Mount Rainier

A

The human body does not excrete polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) but instead stores them in the A.liver. B.lungs. C.muscles. D.kidneys.

A

Which of the following countries has the largest population? A.China B.Indonesia C.Nigeria D.India

A

Which of the following is a concern in regard to overpopulation? A.increased amount of land used for agricultural purposes B.increased fish stocks C.increased use of alternative fuels D.increased levels of prosperity in developed nations

A

Which of the following statements about acid deposition is TRUE? A.It causes lakes and ponds to turn a crystal-clear deep blue. B.It was formerly referred to as smog. C.Eye exposure can result in blindness, and skin exposure can result in a second-degree burn. D.Mercury and lead are the main components.

A

All of the following are consequences of population growth EXCEPT A.decreased availability of clean water. B.higher carrying capacity of the earth. C.animal habitats being destroyed. D.natural resources being depleted.

B

All of the following statements regarding cell phones are true EXCEPT A.for the highest level of safety, it is best to use a hands-free device. B.cell phone use has been proven to pose a clear risk of human tissue damage. C.the global burden of e-waste from cell phones has skyrocketed in recent years. D.radio frequency energy from cell phones can penetrate your body.

B

Chemicals used to kill weeds and other vegetation are A.PCBs. B.herbicides. C.pesticides. D.solvents.

B

Countries with the largest per capita "ecological footprint" A.are uniformly those countries with the largest populations. B.include the United States. C.tend to be among the world's poorest. D.tend to have the highest fertility rates.

B

Radiation exposure is measured in which of the following units (also called roentgens)? A.radiation exposed doses B.radiation absorbed doses C.radiation ionized units D.radiation frequency units

B

The average number of births a female in a given population has during her reproductive years is the A.birth rate. B.fertility rate. C.reproductive rate. D.conception rate.

B

The compound originally contained in aerosol propellants that is thought to have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer is A.fluorohydrochlorides. B.chlorofluorocarbons. C.carbon oxides. D.nitrous oxide.

B

The ozone layer is A.a layer of toxic gas produced by the discharge of aerosols, refrigerants, and solvents high into the earth's stratosphere. B.in the stratosphere and protects the planet from UVB radiation. C.close to Earth and consists mainly of chlorofluorocarbons. D.a harmful chemical compound that is produced when oxygen interacts with water.

B

The two general types of water pollution are described as A.acid and nonacid. B.point source and nonpoint source. C.toxic and nontoxic. D.runoff and nonrunoff.

B

Which of the following statements about food waste is TRUE? A.Americans waste nearly 25 percent of all edible food. B.Food waste is the largest source of U.S. municipal solid waste. C.Between 10 and 20 percent of the food produced worldwide never makes it into anyone's mouth. D.Research suggests that most Americans do not realize they waste food.

B

You have been looking at numerous newly built homes. The headaches and fatigue you are attributing to the stress of buying a new house may actually be due to exposure to A.household cleaners. B.formaldehyde. C.carbon monoxide. D.dust mites.

B

A colorless gas that dissolves in water vapor to form acid and is emitted from coal-fired power plants is A.carbon monoxide. B.nitrogen dioxide. C.sulfur dioxide. D.carbon dioxide.

C

An Air Quality Index of 50 indicates that the air quality is A.unhealthy for sensitive people. B.hazardous. C.good. D.unhealthy for everyone.

C

As compared to today, by the year 2050, the world's population is expected to A.decline by about 100 million people. B.stay about the same. C.increase by 2 to 3 billion people. D.nearly double.

C

Climate change is evidenced by which of the following? A.the occurrence of a catastrophic hurricane B.the warmest winter on record in the Northeastern U.S. C.increasingly extreme swings in precipitation levels over the last three decades D.a shift in solar output

C

Earth's average temperature has risen by how much in the past 100 years? A.2.5°F B.0.5°F C.1.5°F D.3.5°F

C

Most experts agree that a key step in slowing climate change is to A.make cars larger and more efficient. B.eliminate mass transportation. C.reduce consumption of fossil fuels. D.repeal all industrial waste laws.

C

Smog is MOST likely to form in areas that experience A.acid deposition. B.dry conditions. C.temperature inversions. D.high rainfall.

C

Smog is sometimes called A.sulfur dioxide pollution. B.particulate pollution. C.ozone pollution. D.carbon monoxide pollution.

C

The release of particles and electromagnetic rays from atomic nuclei during the normal process of disintegration produces A.cell phone radiation. B.nonionizing radiation. C.ionizing radiation. D.microwave radiation.

C

The term for an environmental contaminant that causes potential harm to living organisms is A.compound. B.hazard. C.pollutant. D.runoff.

C

When trying to ensure clean air in your home, sources of pollution to look for include all of the following EXCEPT A.tobacco smoke. B.formaldehyde. C.nitroglycerine. D.radon.

C

Which compound that was formerly used in building materials such as insulation has been found to be the cause of certain cancers and lung diseases? A.radon B.lead C.asbestos D.PCBs

C

Which naturally occurring odorless, colorless gas seeps into homes and is a leading cause of lung cancer? A.asbestos B.lead C.radon D.mold

C

Cap and trade policies A.are financial rewards paid to industrial farms that limit their gallons of water used per day. B.limit the amount of electricity communities are allowed to purchase from coal-fired power plants before they must begin to purchase electricity from solar or wind sources. C.were first implemented by the city of Boulder, Colorado and have now spread to many other cities in the United States. D.provide incentives to industrial polluters to limit their carbon emissions

D

Climate change is A.synonymous with global warming. B.due to a rise in global sea levels and solar output as well as changes in the earth's orbit. C.due to sustainable development. D.a shift in patterns of temperature, precipitation, and frequency of catastrophic storms.

D

Gases that accumulate in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming by trapping heat near Earth's surface are A.stratospheric gases. B.hydrocarbons. C.ionizing gases. D.greenhouse gases.

D

Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to A.excess carbon monoxide. B.acid rain. C.the increased use of chlorofluorocarbons. D.the enhanced greenhouse effect.

D

Marta collects kitchen scraps and yard clippings in a bin outside of her home to use in her garden. She is A.source reducing. B.combusting. C.recycling. D.composting.

D

The average person in the United States generates how many pounds of municipal solid waste each day? A.about 8.5 B.about 6.5 C.about 1.5 D.about 4.5

D

The primary greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is A.nitrous oxide. B.hydrochlorazine. C.methane. D.carbon dioxide.

D

Which of the following statements about the 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act is TRUE? A.It established legal liability for industries that knowingly deposit hazardous wastes into the environment. B.It established financial incentives to encourage American farmers who chose to switch from traditional to organic methods of agricultural production. C.It authorized the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop mechanisms for monitoring pollution levels in soil and groundwater. D.It established a Superfund to clean up hazardous waste sites throughout the United States.

D