1.
Smog occurs naturally, so there is nothing you can do to help prevent it.
A) True
B) False
2.
Desertification is the process of people moving into the desert to live.
A) True
B) False
3.
CFC stands for chlorine, fluorine, and carbon.
A) True
B) False
4.
Medicaid is the same thing as Medicare, but for younger people.
A) True
B) False
5.
When you recycle, you are improving your environmental wellness.
A) True
B) False
6.
A warning sign of quackery includes:
A) Offering instant results.
B) Advertisements that make you laugh.
C) Not containing a secret formula.
D) All of the above
7.
Which of the following is the best place to find credible health information?
A) The bestseller list
B) The Department of Health and Human Services
C) The advice from a celebrity
D) Your best friend
8.
If you develop a rash on your forearm, what kind of specialist should you see?
A) A dermatologist
B) An oncologist
C) An orthopedist
D) A gynecologist
9.
_____________ is a program in which the person chooses a primary care physician who is affiliated with the plan to manage the person’s health care.
A) An HMO
B) PPO
C) Managed health care
D) All of the above
10.
Characteristics of carbon monoxide include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) It is a colorless gas.
B) It is very dangerous and inhaling too much can be fatal.
C) It is a potent gas.
D) It is found in tobacco smoke.
11.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways trees help the environment?
A) Causing less precipitation
B) Controlling soil erosion
C) Controlling sediment buildup in rivers
D) Maintaining the balance of carbon and oxygen in the air
12.
You can help control the problem of the landfills reaching full capacity by doing which of the following?
A) Combine your trash with hazardous waste material.
B) Make sure all your trash is nuclear waste.
C) Recycle to reduce the amount of trash you have.
D) If all your trash is biodegradable, it doesn’t matter how much you have.
13.
________________is the act of protecting and preserving the environment.
A) Desertification
B) Biodegradable
C) Deforestation
D) Conservation
14.
Which of the following is an example of something you can do to help the environment?
A) Buy in single-serving sizes, which uses less packaging than bulk items.
B) During cold weather, turn the thermostat down at bedtime.
C) When possible, cook in the oven rather than on the stove top.
D) Wash clothes in hot water rather than warm or cold water.