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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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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
3

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
4

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
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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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Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option
6

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

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Which of these is a source for particulate matter in the air?

A
automobiles
B
dust
C
fires
D
all of the above
8

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
9

Besides air pollution, four other important types of pollution are soil, water, waste, and __________.

A
dust
B
wind
C
cloud
D
noise
10

Soil pollution can result in dangerous levels of silver.

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The most common source of carbon monoxide pollution is vehicle exhaust. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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B
F
12

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

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T
B
F
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The US Environmental Protection Agency issues a daily report for pollution levels called the __________.

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Pollution Advisory Warning
B
Air Rating Level
C
Particulates and Pollution Index
D
Air Quality Index
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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
15

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
16

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

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T
B
F
17

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
18

Which of these is a source for particulate matter in the air?

A
automobiles
B
dust
C
fires
D
all of the above
19

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
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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

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