EOH 353 - Global Perspective of Environmental Health » Spring 2020 » Chapter 1 Quiz

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Question #1
In 2050, the world’s three most populous countries will be:
A.   China, Indonesia, and Brazil.
B.   United States, Russia, and Japan.
C.   India, China, United States.
D.   Indonesia, Brazil, Nigeria.
E.   China, Indonesia, United States.
Question #2
All of the following statements about the 2009 swine flu outbreak are true, except:
A.   It was spread through North America to other parts of the globe.
B.   It showed evidence of person-to-person transmission.
C.   It was classified as a pandemic by WHO.
D.   Initial cases showed no evidence of contact with pigs.
E.   It was caused by the H5N1 virus.
Question #3
According to Healthy People 2020, which of the following is not an environmental objective for outdoor air quality?
A.   Reducing the number of days the AQI exceeds 100, weighted by population and AQI; increasing use of alternative modes of transportation for work; and reducing air toxic emissions to decrease the risk of adverse health effects
B.   Increasing the production of clean coal as an energy source
C.   Reducing the number of days the AQI exceeds 100, weighted by population and AQI
D.   Reducing air toxic emissions to decrease the risk of adverse health effects
E.   Increasing use of alternative modes of transportation for work
Question #4
Which of the following outcomes is not usually associated with world population growth?
A.   Increases in infectious diseases
B.   Prosperity
C.   Poverty
D.   Pollution
E.   Urban crowding
Question #5
The estimated global burden of disease (percentage) linked to environmental sources is:
A.   55% to 70%.
B.   35% to 50%.
C.   75% to 89%.
D.   25% to 33%.
E.   5% to 20%.
Question #6
Lemuel Shattuck’s proposals set forth in the Report of the Sanitary Conditions of Massachusetts:
A.   described how environmental sanitation affected health.
B.   argued for the creation of state health departments.
C.   were extremely innovative for their time.
D.   All of these are correct.
E.   ultimately were adopted by public health departments and are now in use.
Question #7
The fatal 1930 incident in Muese Valley, Belgium was associated with leakage of toxic chemicals from a former dump site.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
A contemporary environmental issue is the release of greenhouse gases and their possible contribution to global warming.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
On Airs, Waters, and Places was significant because it:
A.   emphasized the role of the environment in people’s health.
B.   None of these is correct.
C.   described the toxic properties of sulfur and zinc.
D.   described unsafe and hazardous working environments.
E.   identified an environmental cause of cancer.
Question #10
Affluent Romans may have suffered from chronic lead poisoning from lead pipes used to carry the water supply.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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