The Environment

Question 1

What is the primary biological effect of lead poisoning?

Answer 1

it causes brain damage

Question 2

The element lead was once a common additive to ___ and to paint.

Answer 2

gasoline

Question 3

Choose where the lead was found in products.

Answer 3

1. Paint
2. Plumbing
3. Gasoline

Question 4

The lead is used in the car batteries can be _____.

Answer 4

all of the above

Question 5

What type of battery still uses lead?

Answer 5

car batteries

Question 6

The use of lead in plumbing pipes is now illegal.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

The generation and dumping of waste materials cause many environmental problems, including the leaching of harmful chemicals into the soil and groundwater. What could lessen these problems?

Answer 7

all of the above

Question 8

What heavy metal harmful to human health was once used in thermometers?

Answer 8

mercury

Question 9

What is now done with the majority of car batteries after they have worn out?

Answer 9

they are recycled

Question 10

The lead is used in the car batteries can be _____.

Answer 10

all of the above