Environmental Health Answers

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

Critical practices to control the amount of solid waste include __________.

Which of the following are two mechanisms for water pollution?A.high and lowB.direct and indirectC.lethal and nonlethalD.harmful and innocuous

How can you improve indoor air quality? A.keeping pets indoors as much as possibleB.using darker paint on all interior wallsC.installing sunscreens on all windowsD.increasing ventilation in enclosed spaces

Which of the following is the first step used by the EPA when creating environmental protection regulations?

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

Which of these is a source for particulate matter in the air? A.automobilesB.dustC.firesD.all of the above

Which of the following is the main benefit of ozone? A.reduces pollution levelsB.absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the SunC.filters particulates from the atmosphereD.neutralizes the effects of carbon monoxide

Besides air pollution, four other important types of pollution are soil, water, waste, and __________. A.dustB.windC.cloudD.noise

Soil pollution can result in dangerous levels of silver.