Environmental Technology Quiz

What is the primary focus of environmental technology?

• Developing new forms of energy

• Creating innovative software for environmental monitoring

• Applying engineering principles to environmental systems

• Studying ecosystems and animal behavior

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Which of the following is NOT a component of environmental technology?

• Drinking water treatment

• Public transportation development

• Solid and hazardous waste management

• Stormwater drainage and runoff control

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What is the role of pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment plants in environmental technology?

• They provide renewable energy

• They manage natural resource conservation

• They are essential for society's infrastructure

• They are primarily used for urban planning

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Environmental technology has two main objectives: public health protection and ____.

• Resource management

• Environmental health protection

• Pollution reduction

• Waste elimination

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Which of these is a characteristic of public health?

• Absence of illness only

• A condition of physical, mental, and social wellbeing

• Sustainable agriculture

• Economic prosperity

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What does the term "green engineering" primarily refer to?

• Engineering projects focused on agricultural sustainability

• Engineering activities that emphasize environmental sustainability

• Construction of greenhouses and parks

• Engineering that only uses biodegradable materials

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Environmental technology is considered an interdisciplinary field because it includes topics from:

• Biology, physics, and computer science

• Hydraulics, ecology, geology, and chemistry

• Literature, sociology, and engineering

• Law, medicine, and engineering

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What is one of the first concerns in the development of a new community?

• Electrical grid design

• Potable water supply

• Traffic signal installation

• Road construction

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What is required by California law for new developments of 500 or more homes?

• Proof of sewage disposal plans

• Verification of adequate water supply for at least 20 years

• Environmental impact study for each home

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Sewage treatment and disposal help prevent:

• Soil erosion

• Traffic congestion

• Water pollution and disease transmission

• Deforestation

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