Chapter 14 Exam Review

True or false. Car exhaust is a major contributor to smog in cities.

• True
• False

How does runoff lead to the pollution of a water supply?

• When rain or melted snow is not absorbed on Earth’s surface, it travels over the ground, picks up loose soil and pollutants, and feeds into bodies of water that make up the water supply.
• When rain or melted snow is not absorbed on Earth’s surface, it travels over the ground, picks up loose soil and pollutants, and feeds into the social problems of earth.
• When rain or melted snow is not absorbed on Earth’s surface, it travels over the ground, picks up loose soil and pollutants, and feeds into grocery stores.
• When rain or melted snow is not absorbed on Earth’s surface, it travels over the ground, picks up loose soil and pollutants, and feeds into cars and water bottles.

True or false. In the United States, drinking water travels from the water supply to your home without treatment.

• True
• False

Which of the following chemicals can be found in batteries, paint, and glass thermometers?

• Mercury.
• Arsenic.
• Lead.
• Aspirin.

Is it safe to move chemicals into different containers? Why or why not?

• It is safe. Chemicals must always be labeled so that the person using them knows how to use and dispose of them safely. Mixing chemicals can have dangerous effects.
• It is safe. Chemicals do not always have to be labeled so that the person using them knows how to use and dispose of them safely. Mixing chemicals sometimes have dangerous effects.
• It is not safe. Chemicals must always not be labeled so that the person using them does not know how to use and dispose of them safely. Mixing chemicals does not have dangerous effects.
• It is not safe. Chemicals must always be labeled so that the person using them knows how to use and dispose of them safely. Mixing chemicals can have dangerous effects.

Which of the following is a health effect of noise pollution?

• Low stress.
• Deep sleeping.
• High blood pressure.
• High productivity at work.

Which EPA initiative cleans up brownfield sites so they are safe to use?

• Land Reuse Program
• Land Revival Program
• Legal Reuse Program
• Land Revitalization Program

True or false. Burning fossil fuels releases gases and particulate matter into the air.

• True
• False

What are some examples of a household product that requires special disposal?

• some batteries
• toilet paper
• medical waste
• period products
• full or partially full aerosol cans

True or false. Green products must be obtained from international sources.

• True
• False