QUIZ 4 : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Question 1

The waste hierarchy refers to the “3Rs” reduce, reuse, and recycle, which classify waste management strategies according to which of the following?
a. Their desirability in terms of waste minimization
b. Their undesirability in terms of waste production
c. Their undesirability in terms of waste minimization
d. Their desirability in terms of waste proliferation

Answer 1

a. Their desirability in terms of waste minimization

Question 2

Indicators such as color-changing tapes or biological spore-forming organism can be used to check the validity of the sterilization of this method

Answer 2

Autoclaving

Question 3

This substance has a 240x affinity for hemoglobin and it can cause fatal condition in the human body.

Answer 3

Carbon monoxide

Question 4

It is a disposal method in which solid organic wastes are subjected to combustion so as to convert them into residue and gaseous products.

Answer 4

Incineration

Question 5

Select the appropriate treatment method for medical waste such as body parts and tissues

Answer 5

Incineration

Question 6

Increased levels of fine particles in the air are linked to health hazards such as which of the following?
a. All of these options
b. Altered lung functions
c. Heart disease
d. Lung cancer

Answer 6

a. All of these options

Question 7

High air pollution levels can cause immediate health problems. Which of the following is NOT included in the list?
a. Aggravated cardiovascular and respiratory illness
b. Added stress to heart and lungs, which must work harder to supply the body with oxygen
c. None of these
d. All of these
e. Damaged cells in the respiratory system

Answer 7

c. None of these

Question 8

It represents the progression of a product or material through the sequential stages of the pyramid of waste management.

Answer 8

c. Waste hierarchy

Question 9

Leaching out of nitrogen compounds from fertilized agricultural land is an example of what type of water pollution?

Answer 9

Non-point sources water pollution

Question 10

Which of the following is not an example of a primary air pollution?
a. Sulfur dioxide from factories
b. Carbon monoxide gas from automobile exhaust
c. Ground level zone
d. Ash from volcanic eruption

Answer 10

c. Ground level zone