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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
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To prevent accidental poisoning, you should NOT __________.

A
mix chemicals in well ventilated areas
B
follow the instructions on the label
C
keep materials in unlabeled containers
D
use chemicals in well ventilated areas
3

First aid for severe injuries should always be followed by professional attention. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
4

Which of the following is of the least importance for safety when planning a recreational outing?

A
the weather forecast at your house
B
the amount of water you plan to take
C
the equipment and clothing you pack
D
the weather conditions in the area of travel
5

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

A
T
B
F
6

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
7

When hiking or climbing, it is important to be watchful of areas where erosion has occurred, due to an increased risk of rock slides. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
8

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

A
T
B
F
9

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

A
dust
B
wind
C
cloud
D
noise
10

What was the greatest cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States in 2008?

A
tornadoes
B
heat
C
flashfloods
D
hurricanes
11

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
12

Since the implementation of the Clean Air Act, the concentrations of all major air pollutants have decreased.

A
T
B
F
13

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

A
T
B
F
14

The universal sign for choking is __________.

A
two balled fists pressing the abdomen
B
pointing at an open mouth
C
two hands grasping the neck
D
pretending to cough
15

Which of the following steps is NOT helpful in preventing drowning?

A
Being able to swim 10 meters closer to the shore and then relax.
B
Straightening the legs, press arms down, and then inhale.
C
Raising arms, separating legs to lift the mouth above the water, and exhaling every 5 to 10 seconds.
D
Relaxing in the rest position.
16

When is it NOT necessary for a person to wear sunscreen during a recreational activity?

A
when it's cold outside
B
when it's not a sunny day
C
when the activity is shaded by trees
D
when the activity is indoors
17

Which of the following could be a potential safety hazard of indoor recreation?

A
slippery rocks and loose gravel
B
flash floods
C
traveling without a compass, map, or GPS
D
a liquid spill on the floor that was not cleaned
18

People with first aid training can provide less assistance to accident victims than people without first aid training.

A
T
B
F
19

Which of the following statements BEST explains why third-degree burns are less painful than second-degree burns?

A
Third-degree burns are not as severe as second-degree burns.
B
Third-degree burns result in nerve damage, which reduces feeling.
C
Blisters are a mechanism of second-degree burns to alleviate pain.
D
Second-degree burns result in scarring.
20

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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