Health Quest Unit 5 Quiz 1

------------- means the waste will break down naturally without causing harm to the environment.

Biodegradable

The atmosphere is a combination of gases that surrounds and protects the moon.

False

Pollution in the environment affects living things.

True

The water cycles give the earth a constant supply of water.

True

This part of the water cycle causes rain or snow to fall from the sky.

precipitation

atmosphere

the air that surrounds and protects Earth

Conserve

use less

Landfill

usually a valley or low place in the land that contains garbage

Particles

very tiny pieces of something,

------------ can damage people's health as well as cars and buildings.

Air pollution

Hazardous waste and biodegradable waste are disposed of in the same way.

False

Most of the water on earth is fresh water and can be used as drinking water.

False

Once water is polluted, there is no way to clean it.

False

One of the easiest ways to prevent water pollution is to ignore it.

False

The condition of the environment has no effect on the animals, plants, and people that live in it.

False

Your body does not need oxygen to function properly.

False

--------- wastes are dangerous and must be disposed of in a special way.

Hazardous

A landfill holds both hazardous and solid waste.

True

Air pollution occurs when there are harmful substances in the earth's atmosphere.

True

All of the earth's life and weather exist within the troposphere.

True

Both humans and nature clean the water on Earth.

True

Conserving water is a good way to help prevent water pollution.

True

Water pollution not only affects the earth's water, but also animals and plants.

True

steward

a person who manages everything given to him or her by God to the best of his or her abilities for God's glory ( 1 Cor. 4:2)

Diesel

a type of fuel

Cars are the greatest cause of --- pollution.

air

dominion

control

air pollution

harmful substances in the earth's atmosphere

precipitation

rain, snow, sleet, or hail

Paper, glass, plastic, and metal can be -------- .

recycled

Decompose

to break down into smaller pieces

Using other means of -------------- such as riding your bike or walking, can help to reduce the amount of engines on the road.

transportation