Question 1

The EPA and the Office of the Surgeon General recommend that homeowners test their homes for radon how often?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every 6 months 
B)  Once a year 
C)  Every 2 years 
D)  Every 3 years 
A)  Every 6 months 
B)  Once a year 
C)  Every 2 years 
D)  Every 3 years

Question 2

The percentage of trash that could potentially be recycled in the United States is estimated to be as much as

Accepted Answer

A)  60 percent. 
B)  70 percent. 
C)  80 percent. 
D)  90 percent. 
A)  60 percent. 
B)  70 percent. 
C)  80 percent. 
D)  90 percent.

Question 3

Altering the design, manufacture, or use of products or materials to reduce the amount and toxicity of waste is

Accepted Answer

A)  combustion with energy recovery. 
B)  source reduction. 
C)  recycling. 
D)  composting. 
A)  combustion with energy recovery. 
B)  source reduction. 
C)  recycling. 
D)  composting.

Question 4

The main cause of acid deposition (acid rain) is

Accepted Answer

A)  burning fossil fuels. 
B)  manufacturing byproducts released into the air. 
C)  pesticide residues that enter the water supply. 
D)  deforestation. 
A)  burning fossil fuels. 
B)  manufacturing byproducts released into the air. 
C)  pesticide residues that enter the water supply. 
D)  deforestation.

Question 5

Molly and Gary bought a home that was built before 1970. Which of the following potential contaminants should they be most concerned about?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon monoxide 
B)  Formaldehyde 
C)  Asbestos 
D)  Hydrogen chloride 
A)  Carbon monoxide 
B)  Formaldehyde 
C)  Asbestos 
D)  Hydrogen chloride

Question 6

In 1980, the U.S. Congress established the Superfund to provide funds for cleaning up hazardous waste dump sites that endanger public health and the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Each day in the United States, there are how many more people than the day before?

Accepted Answer

A)  3,000 
B)  8,000 
C)  13,000 
D)  18,000 
A)  3,000 
B)  8,000 
C)  13,000 
D)  18,000

Question 8

A simple step such as using a travel mug for hot beverages instead of paper coffee cups can make a difference in reducing waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the three main areas of focus in preventing indoor air pollution.

Accepted Answer

1. Source control: eliminating or reduci

Question 10

Doug lives with his wife and three children. Approximately how many pounds of municipal solid waste do he and his family generate each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  22 
C)  24 
D)  26 
A)  20 
B)  22 
C)  24 
D)  26

Question 11

Making sure a wood stove is properly vented will reduce the potential buildup of

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrogen dioxide. 
B)  lead. 
C)  carbon monoxide. 
D)  radon. 
A)  nitrogen dioxide. 
B)  lead. 
C)  carbon monoxide. 
D)  radon.

Question 12

Pollutants that enter waterways at a specific location are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial pollutants. 
B)  point source pollutants. 
C)  nonpoint source pollutants. 
D)  drainage pollutants. 
A)  industrial pollutants. 
B)  point source pollutants. 
C)  nonpoint source pollutants. 
D)  drainage pollutants.

Question 13

Zero population growth is more likely to occur in countries in which

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority of women work in the home. 
B)  fertility options increase. 
C)  abstinence is promoted as the primary means of birth control. 
D)  education levels among women are higher. 
A)  the majority of women work in the home. 
B)  fertility options increase. 
C)  abstinence is promoted as the primary means of birth control. 
D)  education levels among women are higher.

Question 14

Asbestos penetrates homes through cracks, pipes, sump pits, and other openings in the foundation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What percentage of the Earth's water supply that is available for human use?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 percent. 
B)  2 percent. 
C)  5 percent. 
D)  10 percent. 
A)  1 percent. 
B)  2 percent. 
C)  5 percent. 
D)  10 percent.

Question 16

Describe the adverse effects of exposure to smog.

Accepted Answer

Exposure can result

Question 17

The ozone layer of the stratosphere protects the Earth from

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorofluorocarbons. 
B)  extreme temperature fluctuations. 
C)  UVB radiation. 
D)  greenhouse gases. 
A)  chlorofluorocarbons. 
B)  extreme temperature fluctuations. 
C)  UVB radiation. 
D)  greenhouse gases.

Question 18

To decrease municipal solid waste, efforts should be focused on reducing food waste since it is the largest component of waste generated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How many countries in the world currently have zero or negative population growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  More than 10 
B)  More than 20 
C)  More than 30 
D)  More than 40 
A)  More than 10 
B)  More than 20 
C)  More than 30 
D)  More than 40

Question 20

Gases that accumulate in the atmosphere where they contribute to global warming are

Accepted Answer

A)  stratospheric gases. 
B)  ozone gases. 
C)  greenhouse gases. 
D)  carbon dioxide products. 
A)  stratospheric gases. 
B)  ozone gases. 
C)  greenhouse gases. 
D)  carbon dioxide products.

Exam 26: Preserving and Protecting Your Environment

The EPA and the Office of the Surgeon General recommend that homeowners test their homes for radon how often?

The percentage of trash that could potentially be recycled in the United States is estimated to be as much as

Altering the design, manufacture, or use of products or materials to reduce the amount and toxicity of waste is

The main cause of acid deposition (acid rain) is

Molly and Gary bought a home that was built before 1970. Which of the following potential contaminants should they be most concerned about?

In 1980, the U.S. Congress established the Superfund to provide funds for cleaning up hazardous waste dump sites that endanger public health and the environment.

Each day in the United States, there are how many more people than the day before?

A simple step such as using a travel mug for hot beverages instead of paper coffee cups can make a difference in reducing waste.

Describe the three main areas of focus in preventing indoor air pollution.

Doug lives with his wife and three children. Approximately how many pounds of municipal solid waste do he and his family generate each day?

Making sure a wood stove is properly vented will reduce the potential buildup of

Pollutants that enter waterways at a specific location are known as

Zero population growth is more likely to occur in countries in which

Asbestos penetrates homes through cracks, pipes, sump pits, and other openings in the foundation.

What percentage of the Earth's water supply that is available for human use?

Describe the adverse effects of exposure to smog.

The ozone layer of the stratosphere protects the Earth from

To decrease municipal solid waste, efforts should be focused on reducing food waste since it is the largest component of waste generated.

How many countries in the world currently have zero or negative population growth?

Gases that accumulate in the atmosphere where they contribute to global warming are

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