BUSI Ch. 13

What is pollution defined as in the provided material?

• The process of making the air and water cleaner

• The presence of substances in the environment that inconvenience or endanger humans

• The act of recycling and reusing materials

• A natural process that occurs without human intervention

Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of pollution in the material?

• Natural background radiation

• CO2 from breathing

• Use of solar energy

• Volcanic eruptions

What does the term 'industrial pollution' refer to according to the document?

• The reduction of pollution through industrial means

• Waste from industrial processes that decreases the natural level of pollution

• Waste from industrial processes that increases the natural level of pollution

• The study of pollution in industrial settings

According to the material, what has synthetic chemistry given rise to?

• A decrease in industrial pollutants

• Industrial pollutants not found in nature

• Natural methods to combat pollution

• A complete elimination of industrial pollution

What is the total percentage of deaths attributable to environmental pollution risks in high-income countries?

• 2.6%

• 3.3%

• 8.2%

• 12.2%

Which risk factor has the highest percentage of DALYs in low-income countries?

• Unsafe water and sanitation

• Indoor air pollution from solid fuels

• Urban outdoor air pollution

• Lead exposure

What does DALY stand for?

According to the table, which income group has the highest total percentage of DALYs due to environmental pollution risks?

• High income

• Upper middle income

• Lower middle income

• Low income

What is the percentage of deaths due to indoor air pollution from solid fuels in upper middle-income countries?

• 0.2%

• 2.4%

• 3.6%

• 4.8%

What is sustainable development?

• Economic growth that depletes the net resources of the earth

• Economic decline that raises standards of living

• Economic growth that raises standards of living without depleting the net resources of the earth

• Stagnation of economic activities to preserve natural resources