Question 1

In 2015, what percentage of amphibians are threatened?

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A)   56
B)   41
C)   27
D)   11E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of

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A)   bronchitis.
B)   asthma.
C)   cardiovascular disease.
D)   bronchitis, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

How many people die annually from water-related causes in Canada?

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A)   15
B)   40
C)   90
D)   200E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply. List and describe seven recommendations that will accomplish her wishes.

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Question 5

The Air Quality Health Index measures:

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A)   deterioration in the ozone layer.
B)   amount that visibility is diminished by smog.
C)   level of carbon monoxide over the previous ten days.
D)   whether air pollution levels pose a health concern for Canadians.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Tropical rainforests are being destroyed at the rate of one half hectare every

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A)   hour.
B)   second.
C)   month.
D)   week.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

When toxic or potentially toxic substances build up in the food chain, the process is called

Accepted Answer

A)   radiation sickness.
B)   bioloading.
C)   vector transmission.
D)   biomagnification.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Cell phones have _____________ wavelength and energy.

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A)   short; low
B)   long; low
C)   long; high
D)   short; highE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The most publicized health threat associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  is

Accepted Answer

A)   birth defects.
B)   arthritis.
C)   mental retardation.
D)   cancer.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

If a product is able to break down naturally, safely, and quickly into raw materials of nature then disappear back into the environment, it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   biofriendly.
B)   biodegradable.
C)   combustible.
D)   recyclable.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Thinning of the ozone layer has been noted over all of the following countries, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   United States.
B)   New Zealand.
C)   Germany.
D)   Canada.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Ozone levels have declined by what percentage since 1980?

Accepted Answer

A)   20%
B)   30%
C)   10%
D)   5%E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The key component of smog is

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A)   particulate matter.
B)   ground-level ozone.
C)   sulfur dioxide.
D)   carbon monoxide.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Heavy-metal contamination of sludge

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A)   is hazardous to health.
B)   enhances its use as a fertilizer.
C)   cannot be absorbed by water.
D)   can best be eliminated through burning.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

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A)   acid rain.
B)   the destruction of the ozone layer.
C)   water pollution.
D)   combustion of fossil fuels.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

What percentage of the world's fresh water is available for human use?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   10
D)   5E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a factor directly related to population control?

Accepted Answer

A)   habitat destruction
B)   fertility rates
C)   death rates
D)   availability of family planningE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

Accepted Answer

A)   sewage.
B)   solid waste.
C)   radioactive waste.
D)   recyclables.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sewage sludge is sometimes used as a fertilizer, unless it is contaminated with

Accepted Answer

A)   high concentrations of water purifiers.
B)   high concentrations of fluoride.
C)   agricultural chemicals.
D)   heavy metals.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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If a product is able to break down naturally, safely, and quickly into raw materials of nature then disappear back into the environment, it is called:

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The Air Quality Health Index measures:

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The most publicized health threat associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is

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In 2015, what percentage of amphibians are threatened?

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Kelly is concerned about protecting her town's water supply. List and describe seven recommendations that will accomplish her wishes.

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When toxic or potentially toxic substances build up in the food chain, the process is called

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How many people die annually from water-related causes in Canada?

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A recent source of toxic waste is the disposal of computer components.

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Which of the following is NOT a factor directly related to population control?

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Thinning of the ozone layer has been noted over all of the following countries, EXCEPT:

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The key component of smog is

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Environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of

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Ozone levels have declined by what percentage since 1980?

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Tropical rainforests are being destroyed at the rate of one half hectare every

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Levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases are rising because of

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Sanitary landfills are primarily used to dispose of

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Cell phones have _____________ wavelength and energy.

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Heavy-metal contamination of sludge

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