Ecology - Environmental Issues Questions and Answers

14 points Use the word bank to fill in the blanks below not all words will be used The Answer layer protects life on Earth from harmful Answer radiation Humans who are exposed to too much UV radiation may suffer from Answer cataracts and decreased resistance to 9 infrared and Answer producers in all food levels of UV radiation Answer chains are affected by Answer ultraviolet disease phytoplankton mutations 1 ozone Answer Plants skin cancers I high zooplankton 1 I 2

What are sources of CFC s being released into the atmosphere Select all that may apply Component in making foams and plastics Emitted from auto exhaust Aerosol sprays Coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners

It is estimated that a single CFC molecule can lead to the destruction of 100 000 ozone molecules True O False

Biohazardous waste storage areas should be Restricted Access and Select one O Have a smooth easy to clean surface Centrally located All answers are correct

How much waste can be transported in a FIU vehicle without a permit Select one O Up to 100 lbs O Up to 50 lbs O Up to 15 lbs O Up to 25 lbs

Biohazardous Wastes are regulated by Select one OFDOT OFDA OFDOH

Training must be completed PRIOR to generating handling waste and thereafter

The primary means of protection against inhalation of hazardous chemicals in a laboratory is Select one O the fume hood O building ventilation O variable air volume ventilation O respirator

For simple non hazardous liquids you can use paper towels to clean up True 5

Where can you find diking material hazardous waste bags absorbent pads and other useful materials for spills and leaks On your work bench O Environmental Health Safety Department O In your spill kit

Before responding to a spill you must O Call 911 O Evacuate Assess the situation

Isopropyl alcohol and gasoline are examples of chemicals categorized under O Physical hazards Hazards not otherwise classified O Health hazards O Mental hazards Emotional hazards

Chemicals that pose physical or health hazards but fall below the cut off value concentration limits or fall under a hazard category not adopted by OSHA are O Hazards not technically problematic Health hazards O Hazards not otherwise classified Physical hazards

22 Refer to Figure 941 above Describe the spatial distribution for the D climate types Where are the D climates found E Climates There are three types of E polar climates ET is a Tundra climate EF is an Ice Cap climate EM is a Polar Marine climate 23 Refer to Figure 9 11 above Describe the spatial distribution for the E climate types Where are the E climates found Simplified Guide to Climate Classification In describing each of the five main climate classification categories we have left out the details of what is meant by the descriptions such as warm summer and dry winter In order to understand how the climates are actually classified into the different categories use Figure simplified guide to climate classifications

Think about what you already know about to answer the Supporting Question Write about any connections you have made text to self text to text text to world Why do you think it is important to learn about this concept Question What problems do humans face as a result of overpopulation

1 What is the significance of the Four Asian Tigers 2 Why do you think it was important to have an economic alliance with the IMF during the Asian financial crisis 3 Why do you think Japan s economic model worked in the 1950s and no longer is effective in the 21st century What role did the Korean War have in it