Essential Biochemistry - Environmental Biochemistry (Section 1)

  • 1
    Ozone depleting substances are:
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    (C)
    Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons
  • 2
    All of the following are air pollutants, except
    إجابة
    (D)
    H2O
  • 3
    Organic matter of water are measured by
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    (A)
    Chemical or chemical oxygen demand
  • 4
    Greenhouse effect is due to
    إجابة
    (A)
    CO2
  • 5
    Normal dissolved oxygen (DO) content of water is
    إجابة
    (B)
    4-6 ppm
  • 6
    Which of the following for acid rain is not true?
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    (D)
    It results from water pollutants, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide gas
  • 7
    One of the following air pollutant is responsible for acid rain
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    (D)
    SO2
  • 8
    All of the following are effects of heat stress, except
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    (D)
    Heat coagulation
  • 9
    Failure of temperature regulatory mechanism causes
    إجابة
    (A)
    Heat stroke
  • 10
    Ozone depleting substances are:
    إجابة
    (C)
    Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons
  • 11
    What is the term for the process of regulating body temperature in response to heat?
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    (A)
    Thermoregulation
  • 12
    Which of the following for acid rain is not true?
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    (D)
    It results from water pollutants, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide gas
  • 13
    Which of the following is not an effect of air pollution?
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    (C)
    Improved air quality
  • 14
    What is the primary gas involved in the greenhouse effect?
    إجابة
    (C)
    Carbon dioxide
  • 15
    What type of air pollutants include smoke and fog?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Smog
  • 16
    All of the following are air pollutants, except:
    إجابة
    (D)
    H2O
  • 17
    What is the primary cause of cold stress?
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    (B)
    Low air temperature
  • 18
    Which of the following is NOT a sign of heat stroke?
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    (C)
    Excessive sweating
  • 19
    Failure of temperature regulatory mechanism causes:
    إجابة
    (A)
    Heat stroke
  • 20
    All of the following are effects of heat stress, except:
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    (D)
    Heat coagulation
  • 21
    What is a major source of air pollution?
    إجابة
    (A)
    Automobiles
  • 22
    Which environmental component includes factors such as water, air, soil, and the sun?
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    (A)
    Physical environment
  • 23
    What is a major source of organic matter in water?
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    (B)
    Agricultural runoff
  • 24
    Greenhouse effect is due to:
    إجابة
    (A)
    CO2
  • 25
    Normal dissolved oxygen (DO) content of water is:
    إجابة
    (C)
    4-6 ppm
  • 26
    One of the following air pollutants is responsible for acid rain:
    إجابة
    (D)
    SOx
  • 27
    What is the result of long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water?
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    (C)
    Arsenic poisoning
  • 28
    What is a common symptom of heat stroke?
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    (B)
    High body temperature
  • 29
    Which of these is a common indoor air pollutant?
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    (A)
    Radon
  • 30
    Which of these are effects of air pollution on human health?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 31
    Which factor does *not* affect heat stress?
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    (D)
    Altitude
  • 32
    Which of the following is a natural source of air pollution?
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    (A)
    Volcanic eruptions
  • 33
    What is the main effect of carbon monoxide poisoning?
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    (A)
    Interference with hemoglobin's ability to carry oxygen
  • 34
    What is the term for a substance that can cause an adverse effect on the environment?
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    (A)
    Pollutant
  • 35
    Which of the following is associated with the formation of acid rain?
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    (B)
    Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
  • 36
    Which of the following is a biological waterborne disease?
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    (C)
    Typhoid fever
  • 37
    What are the main sources of air pollutants?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 38
    Organic matter of water are measured by:
    إجابة
    (D)
    Biochemical or chemical oxygen demand
  • 39
    Which compound is associated with dental fluorosis?
    إجابة
    (B)
    Fluoride