APES Unit 8

Liver disease that develops due to long-time use of alcohol and drugs would be an example of a(n)

• chronic effect

• synergistic effect

• acute effect

• additive effect

• cumulative effect

The reduction in coal burning to generate electricity would most likely have the biggest impact on reducing which of the following toxins?

• Phthalates

• Vinyl chloride

• Mercury

• Benzene

• Radon

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Which statement best illustrates limitations to determining the toxicities of environmental chemicals?

• Humans are not exposed to just one chemical; they are exposed to a mixture of chemicals that may produce synergistic effects.

• It is too expensive to test toxins that could be harmful to humans.

• The wide genetic variability of humans limits scientists' ability to determine toxicity trends.

• Recent legislation has limited the amount of animal testing that can take place.

• It is difficult to determine what types of chemicals humans are exposed to.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following is used as insulation and is known to cause lung cancer?

• Asbestos

• Sulfur dioxide

• Formaldehyde

• Fiberglass

• Plywood

Much of the radiation emitted by the earth is captured and trapped in the

• stratosphere

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

A ship carrying gasoline runs into shore and spills large amount of gasoline.

• Point

• Non-Point

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A farmer stores containers of pesticides in the barn and the containers leak

• Point

• Non-Point

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Acid Rain

• Point

• Non-Point

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the meaning of the word "anoxic"

• low oxygen

• high oxygen

• no oxygen

• above average oxygen

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Which of the following adds DO to a body of water? (Select ALL that apply)

• increasing temperature

• increasing aeration

• decreasing temperature

• decreasing aeration