Question 1

Ozone is a noxious pollutant at both ground level and high in the stratosphere.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Photochemical smog is found only in cities in the developed world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the causes and significance of the "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Question 4

The most critical concern regarding the disposal of radioactive wastes is that

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A)  dumping wastes at sea has resulted in contamination of the oceans.
B)  injecting the waste into deep wells can trigger earthquakes.
C)  no country has constructed a safe,permanent method of disposal.
D)  burying wastes on land has led to contamination via leaks from the barrels.

Question 5

The largest volumes of transboundary shipments of hazardous wastes are exported from _______ to ________.

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A)  Africa/the United States
B)  developing countries/developed countries
C)  developed countries/developing countries
D)  Europe/the United States

Question 6

What are the names of two types of mining used for extracting coal in the U.S.?

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Surface and strip mining.

Question 7

Which of the following laws or treaties focused primarily on the problem of acid rain?

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A)  Montreal Protocol.
B)  Clean Air Act.
C)  Kyoto Protocol
D)  Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution.

Question 8

The number of people worldwide who lack access to adequate water supplies is estimated to be

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A)  nearly zero due to technological advances.
B)  over 500 million.
C)  over 2 billion.
D)  over 5 billion.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about solid waste is NOT true?

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A)  Recycling has little effect on the volume of solid waste that must be land filled or incinerated.
B)  Because of high collection costs,recycling is rarely practiced in developing countries.
C)  Society has always been faced with problems of discarding materials that are no longer needed.
D)  Every method of disposing of solid waste has an impact on the environment.

Question 10

You have been hired by the city council of a newly incorporated suburb to inform it about alternative systems of solid-waste disposal.Briefly summarize the points you would make in your report.

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Distinguish between hazardous and nonhaz...

Question 11

The Ogallala Aquifer is

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A)  a vast system of canals in the Everglades.
B)  a source of groundwater in Florida that is being depleted faster than it is naturally renewed.
C)  a source of groundwater in the Great Plains that is being depleted faster than it is naturally renewed.
D)  a geologic formation that is ideal for storage of high-level hazardous waste.

Question 12

What gas,emitted chiefly by burning fossil fuels,is thought by many to be the main cause of a future warming trend around the world?

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Question 13

Which of the following statements about sanitary landfills is correct?

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A)  Most landfills produce leachate liquids which must be captured so that it does not contaminate the groundwater.
B)  Municipal landfills are easy to site,compared to recycling plants.
C)  Landfill capacity has kept pace with population growth.
D)  Many landfills have been closed because of concern over air pollution.

Question 14

Which one of the following is an example of a non-point source of water pollution?

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A)  sewage treatment plant
B)  road salt
C)  power generating plant
D)  coal mine B

Question 15

Explain the formation of acid rain,where it occurs,and its consequences.

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Acid rain is formed when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are released into the atmosphere from industrial processes, vehicle emissions, and the burning of fossil fuels. These pollutants react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which then fall to the ground as acid rain.

Acid rain can occur in any part of the world where there are sources of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, but it is most common in areas with high levels of industrial activity and dense vehicle traffic. This includes regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

The consequences of acid rain can be severe. It can damage forests, lakes, and other ecosystems by lowering the pH of the soil and water, which can harm plants and aquatic life. Acid rain can also corrode buildings, monuments, and infrastructure, leading to costly repairs and maintenance. Additionally, it can have negative impacts on human health, particularly for those with respiratory conditions.

Efforts to reduce the emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides have helped to decrease the occurrence of acid rain in some areas, but it remains a significant environmental issue in many parts of the world. Continued efforts to reduce air pollution and mitigate the effects of acid rain are necessary to protect the environment and public health.

Question 16

One reason why water pollution exists today is that humans are introducing pollutants that cannot be broken down at all by natural mechanisms or that take a very long time to break down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There is an abundance of water to support more people than we have now on the earth.The problem is the distribution of water as some parts of the world receive more than others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Montreal Protocol of 1987 called for global efforts to

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A)  reduce acid rain.
B)  control ocean pollution.
C)  halt global warming.
D)  stop the destruction of the stratospheric ozone layer.

Question 19

Although widely used,chlorinated hydrocarbons such as DDT are biodegradable and do not remain long in the food chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Transportation is the leading source of primary air pollutants in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Ozone is a noxious pollutant at both ground level and high in the stratosphere.

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Photochemical smog is found only in cities in the developed world.

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Explain the causes and significance of the "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Agricultural runoff,rich in nutrients dr...
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The most critical concern regarding the disposal of radioactive wastes is that

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The largest volumes of transboundary shipments of hazardous wastes are exported from _ to __.

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What are the names of two types of mining used for extracting coal in the U.S.?

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Surface and strip mining.

Which of the following laws or treaties focused primarily on the problem of acid rain?

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The number of people worldwide who lack access to adequate water supplies is estimated to be

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Which of the following statements about solid waste is NOT true?

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You have been hired by the city council of a newly incorporated suburb to inform it about alternative systems of solid-waste disposal.Briefly summarize the points you would make in your report.

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The Ogallala Aquifer is

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What gas,emitted chiefly by burning fossil fuels,is thought by many to be the main cause of a future warming trend around the world?

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Which of the following statements about sanitary landfills is correct?

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Which one of the following is an example of a non-point source of water pollution?

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One reason why water pollution exists today is that humans are introducing pollutants that cannot be broken down at all by natural mechanisms or that take a very long time to break down.

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There is an abundance of water to support more people than we have now on the earth.The problem is the distribution of water as some parts of the world receive more than others.

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The Montreal Protocol of 1987 called for global efforts to

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Although widely used,chlorinated hydrocarbons such as DDT are biodegradable and do not remain long in the food chain.

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Transportation is the leading source of primary air pollutants in the United States.

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Ozone is a noxious pollutant at both ground level and high in the stratosphere.

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Photochemical smog is found only in cities in the developed world.

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Explain the causes and significance of the "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico.

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The most critical concern regarding the disposal of radioactive wastes is that

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The largest volumes of transboundary shipments of hazardous wastes are exported from _______ to ________.

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What are the names of two types of mining used for extracting coal in the U.S.?

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Which of the following laws or treaties focused primarily on the problem of acid rain?

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The number of people worldwide who lack access to adequate water supplies is estimated to be

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Which of the following statements about solid waste is NOT true?

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You have been hired by the city council of a newly incorporated suburb to inform it about alternative systems of solid-waste disposal.Briefly summarize the points you would make in your report.

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The Ogallala Aquifer is

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What gas,emitted chiefly by burning fossil fuels,is thought by many to be the main cause of a future warming trend around the world?

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Which of the following statements about sanitary landfills is correct?

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Which one of the following is an example of a non-point source of water pollution?

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Explain the formation of acid rain,where it occurs,and its consequences.

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There is an abundance of water to support more people than we have now on the earth.The problem is the distribution of water as some parts of the world receive more than others.

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The Montreal Protocol of 1987 called for global efforts to

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Although widely used,chlorinated hydrocarbons such as DDT are biodegradable and do not remain long in the food chain.

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