Environmental Health. (Quiz)

24 July 2022
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Which of the following is the main benefit of ozone?
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Absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.
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Which of the following is the first step used by the EPA when creating environmental protection regulations?
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Research.
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Since the implementation of the Clean Air Act; the concentrations of all major air pollutants have decreased...
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True.
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Which of these is a source for particulate matter in the air?
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Automobiles, dust, fires.
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Because of their strong bodies and immune systems, athletes are not affected by air pollution when exercising...
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False.
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Critical practices to control the amount of solid waste include...
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Reduce, reuse, recycle, compost.
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The most common source of carbon monoxide pollution is vehicle exhaust...
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True.
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Besides air pollution, four other important types of pollution are soul, water, wasted and ...
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Noise.
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Soil pollution can result in dangerous levels of silver...
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False.
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How can you improve indoor air quality?
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Increasing ventilation in enclosed spaces.
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The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act controls hazardous waste from its creation to its disposal.
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True.
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Which of the regulations below is not designed to protect the environment?
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Occupational Safety and Health Act.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency issues a daily report for pollution levels called the ...
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Air Quality Index.