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Pollution Jeopardy
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SubstancesAir Pollution
FINAL ROUND
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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ANSWER
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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ANSWER
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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ANSWER
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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ANSWER
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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ANSWER
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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ANSWER
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.BACK TO GAME
ANSWER
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.BACK TO GAME
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. FormaldehydeBACK TO GAME
ANSWER
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. FormaldehydeBACK TO GAME
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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ANSWER
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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ANSWER
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 building’s occupants report health problems related to air pollution.
a. 40
b. 60
c. 80
d. 95BACK TO GAME
ANSWER
Toxic Substances:
$400 Answer
Poor ventilation is the primary cause of sick building syndrome, which is said to exist when ____ percent of a building’s occupants report health problems related to air pollution.
a. 40
b. 60
c. 80
d. 95BACK TO GAME
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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ANSWER
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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ANSWER
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.BACK TO GAME
ANSWER
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.BACK TO GAME
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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ANSWER
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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ANSWER
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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