AnswersFA Vandergrift Environmental Science 2026-27Atmospheric Pollution

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All of the following are true about eating prior to exercise EXCEPT:

A
eating can cause gastric pain during exercise
B
eating increases the amount of oxygen available during exercise
C
eating reduces the amount of fat burned during exercise
D
eating should be avoided within 2 hours of exercise
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Female gains in body fat starting around puberty can result in a cycle of diminished physical fitness.

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T
B
F
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What function do capillaries serve in the cardiovascular system?

A
carry blood to the brain
B
return blood to the lungs
C
help control body temperature
D
replace old blood cells
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Why are slow-twitch muscles more beneficial than fast-twitch muscles for cardiorespiratory fitness?

A
Slow-twitch muscles are longer and thicker than fast-twitch muscles.
B
Slow-twitch muscles need less blood to contract than fast-twitch muscles.
C
Slow-twitch muscles need more recovery time between exercise sessions than fast-twitch muscles.
D
Slow-twitch muscles are able to use oxygen more efficiently than fast-twitch muscles.
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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to capillaries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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How can carbon dioxide be considered a pollutant when it is a natural component of air?

A
Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant even though it is a natural component of air, because it is harmful to all living organisms.
B
Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant when larger concentrations than normal are present in the air as a result of human activity.
C
Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant, because it forms harmful chemicals when mixed with other pollutants in the air.
D
Carbon dioxide cannot be considered a pollutant under any circumstances.
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CO is a primary pollutant.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following BEST describes what alveoli are?

A
They are the smallest tubes in the respiratory system.
B
They have a small amount of surface area.
C
They are found on the end of bronchioles.
D
They are comprised of millions of cells.
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Which of the following is not a common atmospheric pollutant?

A
carbon monoxide
B
sulfur oxides
C
water
D
nitrogen oxides
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Which of the following is not a common atmospheric pollutant?

A
carbon monoxide
B
sulfur oxides
C
water
D
nitrogen oxides
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In regard to exercise, which of the following statements about safety consideration is correct?

A
In hot weather, exercising between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is best.
B
Exercising at 100% of your maximum heart rate is best.
C
Exercising one hour before eating is best.
D
Remaining well-hydrated while exercising is best.
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Primary pollutants are directly emitted from a source, while secondary pollutants form through chemical reactions in the atmosphere. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

A
T
B
F
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What environmental condition contributed to the heat wave experienced in Europe and the thousands of deaths in France?

A
polluted water
B
sewage
C
air pollution
D
a and b
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When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.

A
more cholesterol
B
more LDL
C
a high ratio of LDL to HDL
D
more HDL
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Making it a point to work out with a friend is an example of a fitness goal.

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T
B
F
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What is the impact of arteriosclerosis?

A
inefficient blood flow
B
increased artery elasticity
C
arterial plaque deposition
D
reduced blood clotting
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Air pollution only occurs as a result of human activity.

A
T
B
F
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White blood cells prevent the loss of blood by causing clotting. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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What is a likely health effect of continued exposure to air pollution?

A
congestion
B
cardiovascular disease
C
respiratory illness
D
all of the above

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