Environmental Health – Flashcards

Critical practices to control the amount of solid waste include __________. A. reduce, reuse, recycle, compost B. reduce, remove, recycle, compact C. reduce, sort, recycle, compact D. none of the above

Soil pollution can result in dangerous levels of silver.

The US Environmental Protection Agency issues a daily report for pollution levels called the __________. A. Pollution Advisory Warning B. Air Rating Level C. Particulates and Pollution Index D. Air Quality Index

Exposure to noise pollution for extended periods of time can cause sleeplessness and high blood pressure.

Since the implementation of the Clean Air Act, the concentrations of all major air pollutants have decreased.

The US Congress is the organization responsible for setting up environmental protection regulations that are enforced by local and state authorities.

Which of the following is the first step used by the EPA when creating environmental protection regulations? A. proposal B. local-level hearings C. research D. addition to the Code of Federal Regulations

Which of these is a source for particulate matter in the air? A. automobiles B. dust C. fires D. all of the above

The most common source of carbon monoxide pollution is vehicle exhaust.

Which of the following is the main benefit of ozone? A. reduces pollution levels B. absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun C. filters particulates from the atmosphere D. neutralizes the effects of carbon monoxide

Which of the following are two mechanisms for water pollution? A. high and low B. direct and indirect C. lethal and nonlethal D. harmful and innocuous

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act controls hazardous waste from its creation to its disposal.

How can you improve indoor air quality? A. keeping pets indoors as much as possible B. using darker paint on all interior walls C. installing sunscreens on all windows D. increasing ventilation in enclosed spaces