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Q: Which is a known health effect of even low levels of lead exposure? a. central nervous system damage b. impaired vision c. hair loss d. stomach ulcers

Q: Asbestos, a mineral widely used for building insulation, has been linked to which of the following types of cancer? a. breast b. prostate c. chest d. liver

Q: ____ are carrier agents in pesticides that can cause health problems. a. Polycarbonates b. Inerts c. Microbes d. Proteins

Q: Formaldehyde is commonly used in which of the following? a. paint b. nail polish remover c. carpet backing d. drain cleaner

Q: Which of the following is a known health effect of organic pollutants? a. infertility b. liver disease c. bone cancer d. hair loss

Q: _______________ is a type of fungus that decomposes organic matter. a. Lice b. Mold c. Radon d. Formaldehyde

Q: What is a major source of radon? a. humidifiers b. tobacco smoke c. building materials d. exhaust fumes

Q: ____ is the second leading cause of lung cancer. a. Formaldehyde b. Sulfate c. Tobacco smoke d. Radon

Q: ____is a major health effect of secondhand smoke. a. Skin rashes b. Impaired vision c. Infertility d. Throat irritation

Q: People in industrialized societies spend the vast majority of their time: a. in the car b. outside c. inside buildings d. in traffic

Q: Reusing ____ water bottles may pose some health dangers. a. PET b. glass c. Nalgene d. aluminum

Q: Which statement about bottled water is true? a. Most bottled water comes from an urban water supply. b. Bottled water decreases the incidence of cavities among children and teens. c. Americans drink more bottled water than soft drinks. d. Bottled water has generally been shown to be purer than tap water.

Q: A water filter should be cleaned regularly to prevent the buildup of: a. gas b. bacteria c. fluoride d. chromium

Q: ____is the process by which bacteria eat organic material and turn it into rich soil. a. Precycling b. Composting c. Recycling d. Foraging

Q: "Tech trash" can cause ____ to leak into the ground and water. a. formaldehyde b. mercury c. arsenic d. radon

Q: ____ refers to using materials once considered trash. a. Precycling b. Recycling c. Wasting d. Foraging

Q: Buying products packaged in recycled material is called: a. precycling b. reducing c. recycling d. reusing

Q: A CFL bulb uses ____ of the electricity of a conventional bulb. a. one-quarter b. one-third c. one-half d. two-thirds

Q: Particle pollution: a. only causes short-term effects on the body b. damages the body in the same way as radon poisoning c. has been decreasing in the eastern part of the U.S. d. can pass straight through the lungs into the bloodstream

Q: The most ozone-polluted cities in the country are located in: a. New York b. California c. Massachusetts d. Michigan

Q: ____ is the most widespread pollutant associated with damage to the immune system. a. Radon gas b. Sulfur oxide c. Ozone d. Nitrogen oxide

Q: ____ of the population of the United States live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution. a. One-quarter b. One-third c. More than half d. Three-quarters

Q: What is one major health problem is associated with pollution? a. loss of mobility b. reproductive issues c. paralysis d. impaired hearing

Q: What is one major gas associated with the greenhouse effect? a. oxygen monoxide b. carbon dioxide c. hydrogen monoxide d. sulphur dioxide

Q: Agents that can cross the placenta of a pregnant woman and cause birth defects are classified as: a. mutations b. carcinogens c. particulates d. teratogens

Q: A substance that can cause cancer is known as a(n): a. carcinogen b. antigen c. particulate d. mutagen

Q: Environmental agents that trigger changes in DNA are called: a. acute effects b. mutagens c. chronic effects d. changing agents

Q: A(n) ____ is a continuous reaction or one that takes years to develop. a. primary effect b. acute effect c. chronic effect d. fatal effect

Q: A(n) ____ is a severe, immediate reaction to a pollutant. a. primary effect b. acute effect c. chronic effect d. fatal effect

Q: An example of a pollutant is a: a. genetic breakdown or shifting of genes b. substance in the air or water that causes damage to the environment c. cancer-causing agent d. genetic substance that breaks down the DNA of the human body

Q: Any change in the air, water, or soil that could reduce its ability to support life is: a. a mutation b. an acute environmental effect c. pollution d. a teratogen

Q: Which infectious disease is indirectly caused by climate change? a. chicken pox b. yellow fever c. AIDS d. meningitis

Q: Scientists now say with 90 percent certainty that greenhouse gases in our atmosphere are the result of: a. natural gases emitted from swamps b. insect pollution c. electromagnetic radiation d. human activities

Q: Which of the following is a fossil fuel? a. wood b. coal c. ozone d. wind

Q: The rise in the Earth's average surface temperature is known as: a. fossil fuel effect b. ozone burning c. green effect d. global warming

Q: An____is a community of organisms that share a physical and chemical environment. a. environmental economy b. ozone layer c. ecosystem d. ecology

Q: Classify the different forms of rape.

Q: Describe two computer health hazards.

Q: Describe road rage and give three strategies for reducing road rage.

Q: Describe the steps you should take when faced with an emergency situation.

Q: Predict four factors that increase the likelihood of having an accident.

Q: Match the items below with the most appropriate description. a. sadistic rape b. stranger rape c. motorcycling d. GHB e. road rage f. power rape g. repetitive motion injury h. gang rape i. stalking j. acquaintance rape 1) victim knows rapist 2) a factor in two-thirds of fatal car crashes 3) unknown assailant 4) date rape drug 5) domination and control 6) head trauma most common injury 7) bondage, torture, abuse 8) carpel tunnel syndrome 9) malicious following 10) three or more rapists

Q: The average age of male rape victims is ____________________.

Q: One of the strongest predictors of acquaintance rape is ____________________.

Q: A premeditated attack motivated by a desire to dominate and control another person is known as ____________________ rape.

Q: ____________________ rapists often harbor long-standing hostility toward women.

Q: Sexual intercourse with an unconsenting partner under actual or threatened force is considered ____________________.

Q: Rape-tolerant attitudes are known as____________________.

Q: ____________________ sex is sexual behavior that violates a person's right to choose when and with whom to have sex and what sexual behaviors to engage in.

Q: ____________________ is the willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person.

Q: Approximately 10 percent of ____________________ incidents result in forced or attempted sexual contact.

Q: ____________________ involves sending a nude photo or sexually explicit message via cell phone.

Q: ____________________ percent of cyberbullying victims fear for their safety.

Q: Crimes motivated by hatred of a person's race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or political values are classified as ____________________ crimes.

Q: ____________________ is any activity that degrades or humiliates someone for the sake of joining a group.

Q: ____________________ are the leading cause of injury-related death in the U.S.

Q: Men are ____________________ times more likely to commit murder than women.

Q: Computer-only eyeglasses may be needed for individuals suffering from ____________________.

Q: ____________________is an overuse injury caused by repetitive motions in the hands and wrists.

Q: The most frequent site of accidents is the ____________________.

Q: ____________________ percent of American cyclists regularly wear helmets.

Q: ____________________ is far more risky than automobile driving.

Q: Men are more likely to commit sexual assaults: a. during their senior year of high school b. on a nighttime date c. upon graduating from college d. during periods of high stress

Q: What percentage of college rapes are reported? a. Fewer than 5% b. About 7% c. Approximately 10% d. Over 15%

Q: In terms of sexuality, most men who rape other men consider themselves to be: a. homosexual b. heterosexual c. bisexual d. transsexual

Q: Rohypnol may cause many symptoms, one of which is: a. high blood pressure b. dizziness c. anxiety d. hyperactivity

Q: Which of the following medications is known as a date rape drug? a. Valium b. Prozac c. Rohypnol d. Lithium

Q: What type of rape is characterized by three or more rapists? a. community rape b. anger rape c. power rape d. gang rape

Q: What type of rape is characterized by bondage, torture, or sexual abuse? a. sadistic rape b. anger rape c. power rape d. gang rape

Q: Which term best defines the type of rape that is motivated by hatred and a desire for revenge? a. sadistic rape b. anger rape c. power rape d. compensatory rape

Q: What term best defines the type of rape in which the rapist is an unknown assailant? a. date rape b. stranger rape c. acquaintance rape d. power rape

Q: ____ refers to sexual intercourse between a male over the age of 16 and a female under the age of consent. a. Sexual abuse b. Statutory rape c. Sexual coercion d. Date rape

Q: The ____ zone refers to a period of time when college women are most likely to have unwanted sexual experiences. a. roofie b. red c. risk d. rape

Q: Nonvolitional sex includes: a. engaging in sex to pass as heterosexual b. having multiple sexual partners c. cheating to make your partner jealous d. not using birth control

Q: Victims of sexual violence are most at risk for: a. obsessive-compulsive disorder b. phobias c. bipolar disorder d. low self-esteem

Q: Who is least likely to stalk a college woman? a. A total stranger b. A former boyfriend c. A classmate d. A current boyfriend

Q: ____ refers to willful, repeated, and malicious following or harassing of an individual. a. Nonvolitional sex b. Stalking c. Sexual coercion d. Stranger rape

Q: Sexual harassment is more likely to occur at a: a. single-sex school b. division I school c. private liberal arts college d. college with a population of at least 10,000

Q: What factor is most likely to be associated with an increased risk of sexual and physical victimization among college students? a. high social status b. depression c. narcissism d. substance use

Q: More than half of hate or bias crimes on college campuses are motivated by: a. sexual orientation b. race c. religious beliefs d. student group affiliation