Environmental Health Pre-test

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

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

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

Which of the regulations below is not designed to protect the environment? A. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act B. Clean Air Act C. Noise Control Act D. Occupational Safety and Health Act

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

Besides air pollution, four other important types of pollution are soil, water, waste, and __________. A. dust B. wind C. cloud D. noise

Soil pollution can result in dangerous levels of silver.

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

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

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

Air quality is important to both human health and overall environmental quality.

Which of the following is responsible for regulating noise pollution? A. state and local authorities B. Environmental Protection Agency C. US Congress D. US Department of the Interior

When soil becomes contaminated with __________, children can begin to show health issues. A. hydrogen B. carbon monoxide C. lead D. sulfur

Toxic waste spills are a direct source of water pollution.

Because of their strong bodies and immune systems, athletes are not affected by air pollution when exercising.

Over the past 20 years, the efforts of the United States have decreased the amount of pollutants in the environment.