Which is NOT a characteristic of NOx?

it contributes to the production of stratospheric ozone

Which method is used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions?

installation of catalytic converters

A thermal inversion, which can lead to serious pollution events, occurs when

cool air close to the surface is blanketed by warm air

The first legislation on water quality was

the Federal Water Pollution Control Act

Fecal coliform bacteria

is used as an indicator of water quality

Which is NOT used in the cleanup of oil spills?

clumping agents applied to underwater plumes

The Exxon Valdez oil spill

lead to new regulations for oil tankers

Which equation shows the formation of stratospheric ozone?

O2 + UV-C --> O + O ; O + O2 --> O3

Under which circumstances is a sewage treatment plant legally allowed to discharge sewage?

when volume of storm & waste water exceed capacity

exposure often occurs through shellfish

disrupts communication among whales

Sedimentation of water

clogs the gills of some aquatic animals

Which are the six original criteria air pollutants specified under the Clean Air Act?

Pb, SO2, NOx, CO, PM, and Tropospheric ozone

What caused the eggshells of some birds to become thin and break?

An insecticide ingested by prey species

A secondary pollutant

is transformed by sunlight or water

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1
Eutrophication
causes low BOD
is rarely caused by human activities
is a result of excess carbon
can cause dead zones
2
Which is NOT a characteristic of NO_x?
it occurs as a product of combustion in the atmosphere
It occurs as NO2 and NO gases
fossil fuel combustion is the primary anthropogenic source
it contributes to the production of stratospheric ozone
3
Maximum contaminant levels for groundwater were set in
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
the Clean Water Act
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
the Safe Drinking Water Act
4
Which of the following would be an indication that a body of water was contaminated by waste?
a lack of dead zones
high BOD
high dissolved oxygen levels
a fecal coliform count of zero
5
The effects of acid deposition include
decreased aquatic biodiversity
increased cancer rates in aquatic organisms
decreased mobilization of metals
decreased human health
6
Which pollutant bonds with hemoglobin and interferes with O₂ transport in the bloodstream?
CO
O3
NOx
CO2
7
What percentage of worldwide deaths due to indoor air pollution occurs in developing nations?
50%
90%
30%
70%
8
Which water quality issue is not covered in existing legislation?
Nonpoint sources
Groundwater
Offshore drilling
Organic chemicals
9
Approximately what percent of the oil in marine waters worldwide is due to natural causes?
45%
20%
5%
35%
10
Asbestos
is commonly used in furniture
has been used for insulation
can be easily removed and treated
is a problem for new construction
11
When is the Antarctic ozone hole the largest in the Southern Hemisphere?
early winter
early fall
early summer
early spring
12
Which outdoor air pollutant listed is also a significant indoor air pollutant?
lead (Pb)
nitrogen oxides, NOx
sulfur dioxide, SO2
carbon monoxide, CO
13
Leach fields are
the result of sewage dumping
used to remove sludge
part of tertiary water treatment
used to filter septage
14
Which international protocol addressed CFC reduction?
Minamata Convention
Montreal Protocol
Kyoto Protocol
The Law of the Sea
15
Solid waste
dumping in the ocean is prohibited worldwide
is rarely toxic to humans
can include coal-burning byproducts
is primarily problematic once washed up on beaches
16
Which is a point source of pollution?
Suburban Community
Farm Runoff
Storm Runoff
Sewage Treatment Plant
17
Which method is used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions?
installation of catalytic converters
increased temperature of combustion
the addition of oxygen to combustion
the use of fluidized bed combustion
18
Recent increases in acid deposition in the western United States are due to
decreased precipitation due to climate change
increased emissions in China
increased emissions in the United States
increased emissions in Europe
19
Which of the following ranges best describes the pH of acid deposition?
above 7
between 5.6 and 7
approximately 5.6
below 5.6
20
Which size of particulate matter causes the greatest health concern?
PM100
PM2.5
PM10
PM30
21
Exposure can damage the brain, nervous system, and kidneys: especially in infants
Mercury
Lead
Arsenic
Copper
22
Fluidized bed combustion burns coal in close proximity to calcium carbonate
to absorb nitrogen oxides
to absorb mercury
to absorb VOCs
to absorb sulfur dioxide
23
A thermal inversion, which can lead to serious pollution events, occurs when
cool air stays close to the surface but pollutants rise
warm air close to surface is blanketed by cool layer of air
warm air rises, taking pollutants with it
cool air close to the surface is blanketed by warm air
24
The first legislation on water quality was
the Clean Water Act
the Safe Drinking Water Act
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
25
Fecal coliform bacteria
is used as an indicator of water quality
are NOT present in the human intestine
is another name for Cryptosporidium
is suitable for drinking water
26
Sick building syndrome
is a result of off-gassing
occurs most often in old buildings
occurs most often in wet-tropical areas
is a primary cause of lung cancer
27
Arsenic is
often discovered due to its rapid health effects
inexpensive to remove from drinking water
found in rainwater
found naturally in groundwater
28
Which is NOT a result of the reduction of stratospheric ozone?
reduced photosynthetic activity
increased eye problems
increased birth defects
increased skin cancer rates
29
How large must a manure lagoon be to hold 700 cows that produce 40L of manure per day?
560,000 L
120,000 L
21,000 L
28,000 L
30
Which is NOT used in the cleanup of oil spills?
large vacuums
genetically engineered bacteria
clumping agents applied to underwater plumes
chemical dispersants
31
Which is NOT true of acid deposition?
is treated using limestone
is primarily due to the burning of coal
is due to emissions of SO2 and NOx
raises the pH of water
32
The Exxon Valdez oil spill
was larger than the Deepwater Horizon spill
was cleaned up within 2 years of the spill
lead to new regulations for oil tankers
was an offshore drilling accident
33
Which is NOT a characteristic of carbon monoxide, CO?
it is a common vehicle emission
it is an odorless, colorless gas
it is a product of respiration
it is a product of incomplete combustion
34
Which equation shows the formation of stratospheric ozone?
ClO + O --> Cl + O2
O3 + UV-B or UV-C --> O2 + O
O2 + UV-C --> O + O ; O + O2 --> O3
O3 + Cl --> ClO + O2
35
Ground level ozone
all possible choices
acts as a greenhouse gas
degrades plant surfaces
reduces lung function
36
How many ozone molecules can a single chlorine atom break down?
100,000
5,000
50,000
10,000
37
Under which circumstances is a sewage treatment plant legally allowed to discharge sewage?
When the receiving surface water is designated for swimming
when volume of storm & waste water exceed capacity
when a permit to modernize the plant is denied by the EPA
when the population of the community surpasses capacity
38
Mercury
is harmless once converted into methylmercury
can be safely trapped during the production of concrete
exposure often occurs through shellfish
is most concentrated in herbivores
39
Which pollution control method was proposed by an amendment to the Clean Air Act?
a market for sulfur emissions
the use of catalytic converters
the regulation of radon emissions
allowing tolls to limit the use of automobiles
40
Which contributes to poor water quality in developing countries?
High population density
all possible choices
political instability
rapid industrialization
41
Which air pollutants shown have surpassed NAAQS?
lead and ozone
CO and NO2
PM2.5 and PM10
NO2 and SO2
42
Which is a source of sulfur dioxide found in nature?
volcanoes
forest fires
lightning strikes
plant emissions
43
Sewage treatment plants use bacteria to breakdown organic matter. Where does it occur?
Quarternary Treatment
Secondary Treatment
Tertiary Treatment
Primary Treatment
44
The use of sonar
disrupts communication among whales
has little effect on aquatic ecosystems
can reduce the productivity of some algae
has decreased significantly
45
Which particulate matter control device is shown?
a baghouse filter
an electrostatic precipitator
a scrubber
gravitational settling
46
Sedimentation of water
is primarily due to industrialization
increases the amount of photosynthesis
clogs the gills of some aquatic animals
decreases the solubility of oxygen
47
Which are the six original criteria air pollutants specified under the Clean Air Act?
Pb, SO2, NOx, CO, PM, and Tropospheric ozone
SO2, NOx, Hg, Pb, PM and O
SO4, NOx, CO, PM, Pb, and tropospheric O3
Tropospheric O3, SO2, NOx, PM, Pb and CO2
48
This pollutant is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking.
radon
asbestos
carbon monoxide
VOCs in the home
49
To control tropospheric ozone, it helps to limit
VOCs and SO2
VOCs and NOx
CO
CO and NOx
50
What caused the eggshells of some birds to become thin and break?
An inert ingredient in herbicides
An insecticide ingested by prey species
A pharmaceutical in the water supply
Heavy metal concentrations in prey species
51
A secondary pollutant
does not directly harm humans
forms in the stratosphere
cannot be tracked
is transformed by sunlight or water
52
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SO₂?
its sources are exclusively anthropogenic
it can adversely affect plant tissues
it results from the combustion of coal and oil
it is a respiratory irritant
53
Thermal pollution
is rarely lethal
has been reduced by the use of cooling towers
is primarily a problem in the winter
is primarily due to residential water use
54
Despite being banned in the U.S. in 1979, it is still present due to its persistence.
carbon monoxide
Lead
PCBs
Mercury
55
The primary source of radon is
indoor fires
household chemical fumes
electronics
rocks and soils

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