Environmental health. (Quiz)
Which of the following is the main benefit of ozone?
Absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.
The US Environmental Protection Agency issues a daily report for pollution levels called the ...
Air Quality Index.
Critical practices to control the amount of solid waste include...
Reduce, reuse, recycle, compost.
Which of the following is the first step used by the EPA when creating environmental protection regulations?
Research.
Since the implementation of the Clean Air Act; the concentrations of all major air pollutants have decreased...
True.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act controls hazardous waste from its creation to its disposal.
True.
The most common source of carbon monoxide pollution is vehicle exhaust...
True.
Which of these is a source for particulate matter in the air?
Automobiles, dust, fires.
Because of their strong bodies and immune systems, athletes are not affected by air pollution when exercising...
False.
Soil pollution can result in dangerous levels of silver...
False.
How can you improve indoor air quality?
Increasing ventilation in enclosed spaces.
Besides air pollution, four other important types of pollution are soul, water, wasted and ...
Noise.
Which of the regulations below is not designed to protect the environment?
Occupational Safety and Health Act.