Pollution Jeopardy

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Pollution Jeopardy
Toxic Substances
Population
Radiation
Air Pollution
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Population 100 Question

• The United States is responsible for nearly ____
  percent of total global consumption.
• a. 10
• b. 15
• c. 25
• d. 35

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Population 100 Answer

• The United States is responsible for nearly ____
  percent of total global consumption.
• a. 10
• b. 15
• c. 25
• d. 35

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Population 200 Question

• What country is projected to have the largest
  increase in population?
• a. India
• b. China
• c. United States
• d. Russia

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Population 200 Answer

• What country is projected to have the largest
  increase in population?
• a. India
• b. China
• c. United States
• d. Russia

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Population 300 Question

• Proponents of zero population growth believe each
  couple should produce
• a. only two offspring.
• b. no offspring.
• c. only one offspring.
• d. no more than three offspring.

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Population 300 Answer

• Proponents of zero population growth believe each
  couple should produce
• a. only two offspring.
• b. no offspring.
• c. only one offspring.
• d. no more than three offspring.

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Population 400 Question

• Nearly 99 of all population increases take place
  in
• a. less developed countries.
• b. more developed countries.
• c. large countries.
• d. small countries.

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Population 400 Answer

• Nearly 99 of all population increases take place
  in
• a. less developed countries.
• b. more developed countries.
• c. large countries.
• d. small countries.

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Radiation 100 Question

• Emissions from radio waves, TV signals, and
  microwaves are all types of
• a. ionizing radiation.
• b. electromagnetic fields.
• c. fission.
• d. non-ionizing radiation.

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Radiation 100 Answer

• Emissions from radio waves, TV signals, and
  microwaves are all types of
• a. ionizing radiation.
• b. electromagnetic fields.
• c. fission.
• d. non-ionizing radiation.

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Radiation 200 Question

• What is the most dangerous type of radiation?
• a. Kappa rays
• b. Gamma rays
• c. Beta rays
• d. Alpha rays

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Radiation 200 Answer

• What is the most dangerous type of radiation?
• a. Kappa rays
• b. Gamma rays
• c. Beta rays
• d. Alpha rays

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Radiation 300 Question

• Nuclear power plants account for what percent of
  the total radiation to which we are exposed?
• a. Less that 1
• b. 3
• c. 5
• d. 7

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Radiation 300 Answer

• Nuclear power plants account for what percent of
  the total radiation to which we are exposed?
• a. Less that 1
• b. 3
• c. 5
• d. 7

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Radiation 400 Question

• Radiation caused by the release of particles and
  electromagnetic rays from atomic nuclei during
  the normal process of disintegration is called
• a. radioactive emission.
• b. nuclear energy.
• c. fission.
• d. ionizing radiation.

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Radiation 400 Answer

• Radiation caused by the release of particles and
  electromagnetic rays from atomic nuclei during
  the normal process of disintegration is called
• a. radioactive emission.
• b. nuclear energy.
• c. fission.
• d. ionizing radiation.

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Toxic Substances 100 Question

• Which strong-smelling gas is present in some
  carpets, adhesives, and plywood and can cause
  respiratory problems and central nervous system
  disorders?
• a. Radon
• b. Asbestos
• c. Ozone
• d. Formaldehyde

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Toxic Substances 100 Answer

• Which strong-smelling gas is present in some
  carpets, adhesives, and plywood and can cause
  respiratory problems and central nervous system
  disorders?
• a. Radon
• b. Asbestos
• c. Ozone
• d. Formaldehyde

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Toxic Substances 200 Question

• What substance has tiny fibers that can become
  airborne and embed in the lungs, causing a fatal
  disease known as mesothelioma?
• a. Mold
• b. Asbestos
• c. Chlorofluorocarbons
• d. Lead

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Toxic Substances 200 Answer

• What substance has tiny fibers that can become
  airborne and embed in the lungs, causing a fatal
  disease known as mesothelioma?
• a. Mold
• b. Asbestos
• c. Chlorofluorocarbons
• d. Lead

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Toxic Substances 300 Question

• Which gas penetrates homes through cracks and
  pipes and is second only to smoking as a cause of
  lung cancer?
• a. Sulfur dioxide
• b. Carbon dioxide
• c. Ammonia
• d. Radon

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Toxic Substances 300 Answer

• Which gas penetrates homes through cracks and
  pipes and is second only to smoking as a cause of
  lung cancer?
• a. Sulfur dioxide
• b. Carbon dioxide
• c. Ammonia
• d. Radon

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Toxic Substances 400 Question

• Poor ventilation is the primary cause of sick
  building syndrome, which is said to exist when
  ____ percent of a buildings occupants report
  health problems related to air pollution.
• a. 40
• b. 60
• c. 80
• d. 95

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Toxic Substances 400 Answer

• Poor ventilation is the primary cause of sick
  building syndrome, which is said to exist when
  ____ percent of a buildings occupants report
  health problems related to air pollution.
• a. 40
• b. 60
• c. 80
• d. 95

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Air Pollution 100 Question

• What air pollutant is emitted primarily from
  motor vehicle emissions and is the third leading
  cause of death due to unintentional poisoning?
• a. Carbon monoxide
• b. Nitrogen dioxide
• c. Sulfur dioxide
• d. Particulates

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Air Pollution 100 Answer

• What air pollutant is emitted primarily from
  motor vehicle emissions and is the third leading
  cause of death due to unintentional poisoning?
• a. Carbon monoxide
• b. Nitrogen dioxide
• c. Sulfur dioxide
• d. Particulates

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Air Pollution 200 Question

• This is perhaps the greatest source of indoor air
  pollution.
• a. Methane
• b. Carbon dioxide
• c. Environmental tobacco smoke
• d. Ground-level ozone

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Air Pollution 200 Answer

• This is perhaps the greatest source of indoor air
  pollution.
• a. Methane
• b. Carbon dioxide
• c. Environmental tobacco smoke
• d. Ground-level ozone

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Air Pollution 300 Question

• Precipitation that has fallen through acidic air
  pollutants, particularly those containing sulfur
  dioxides and nitrogen dioxides, is known as
• a. ozone.
• b. acid rain.
• c. photochemical smog.
• d. temperature inversion.

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Air Pollution 300 Answer

• Precipitation that has fallen through acidic air
  pollutants, particularly those containing sulfur
  dioxides and nitrogen dioxides, is known as
• a. ozone.
• b. acid rain.
• c. photochemical smog.
• d. temperature inversion.

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Air Pollution 400 Question

• Carbon dioxide, ground-level ozone, nitrous
  oxide, and methane are types of
• a. acid rain.
• b. greenhouse gases.
• c. chlorofluorocarbons.
• d. nonpoint source pollutants.

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Air Pollution 400 Answer

• Carbon dioxide, ground-level ozone, nitrous
  oxide, and methane are types of
• a. acid rain.
• b. greenhouse gases.
• c. chlorofluorocarbons.
• d. nonpoint source pollutants.

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FINAL ROUND Question

• What may be the single greatest factor in
  achieving zero population growth?
• a. Ethnicity
• b. Education
• c. Gender
• d. Income

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FINAL ROUND Answer

• What may be the single greatest factor in
  achieving zero population growth?
• a. Ethnicity
• b. Education
• c. Gender
• d. Income

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