Environment & Health

Question 1

all external physical factors that affect us

Answer 1

environment

Question 2

air pollution from the action of sunlight on emissions from motor vehicles and industrial sources

Answer 2

photochemical smog

Question 3

air polluted by chemicals, smoke, particles, and dust

Answer 3

smog

Question 4

the ability of atmospheric carbon dioxide to reflect heat radiated from Earth back to Earth and to thereby raise Earth’s temperature globally

Answer 4

greenhouse effect

Question 5

chemicals formerly used as coolants that are released into the atmosphere and that are responsible for destroying stratospheric ozone

Answer 5

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Question 6

amount of substance that is released into the atmosphere

Answer 6

emission

Question 7

actual amount of the substance people are exposed to

Answer 7

exposure

Question 8

an ozone-deficient portion of the atmosphere above Antartica that has been steadily growing since the problem was first reported in 1985

Answer 8

ozone hole

Question 9

an ozone-deficient portion of the atmosphere above Antarctica that has been steadily growing since the problem was first reported in 1985

Answer 9

ozone layer

Question 10

a disease caused by lead poisoning

Answer 10

plumbism

Question 11

a radioactive gas found in sometimes that can increase the risk of cancer

Answer 11

radon

Question 12

chemical substances in the environment that interfere with the actions of one or more of the body’s hormones

Answer 12

endocrine disruptor

Question 13

a chemical that kills fungi and molds

Answer 13

fungicide

Question 14

a chemical that kills weeds

Answer 14

herbicide

Question 15

a chemical that kills insects

Answer 15

insecticide

Question 16

a chemical that kills unwanted plants and animals

Answer 16

pesticide

Question 17

a chemical that kills mice and rats

Answer 17

rodenticide

Question 18

measurement of environmental chemicals present in the body that may harm health

Answer 18

bio monitoring

Question 19

chemical used to manufacture polycarbonate plastics; may cause abnormal brain development in fetuses and birth defects

Answer 19

bisphenol-A (BPA)

Question 20

chemicals used in the manufacture of various plastics; may cause abnormal genital development in makes and premature breast development in girls

Answer 20

phthalates

Question 21

a measure of noise level

Answer 21

decibel

Question 22

a form of radiation produced by electrical power lines and appliances that may increase the risk of cancers

Answer 22

electromagnetic fields (EMFs)

Question 23

persistent ringing in the ears, often caused by repeated ir sudden exposure to loud noises

Answer 23

tinnitus

Question 24

True or false: Every person breathes about 35 pounds of air every day.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or false: High levels of lead in children not only cause learning and behavior problems, but also are associated with criminal activity and arrests later in life.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

True or false: The greenhouse effect will allow many diseases to spread to new regions.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

True or false: The ozone layer consists of a layer of ozone molecules that abroad ultraviolet light radiated from the sun.

Answer 27

True