Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
A.
N
2
+ O
2
→ 2NO
2NO + O
2
→ 2NO
2
NO
2
→ NO + O
O + O
2
→ O
3
NO + O
3
→ NO
2
+ O
2
B.
H
2
SO
4
+ Ca(OH)
2
→ CaSO
4
+ 2H
2
O
C.
S + O
2
→ SO
2
2SO
2
+ O
2
→ 2SO
3
SO
3
+ H
2
O → H
2
SO
4
D.
C + O
2
→ CO
2
2C + O
2
→ 2CO
S + O
2
→ SO
2
2SO
2
+ O
2
→ 2SO
3
SO
3
+ H
2
O → H
2
SO
4
E.
4FeS
2
+ 11O
2
→ Fe
2
O
3
+ 8SO
2
8.
The most harmful form of water pollution affecting human health is
A.
An oil spill
B.
Heavy metals
C.
Waterborne diseases and pathogens
D.
Eutrophication
E.
Thermal pollution
9.
Genetic pollution occurs when
A.
Speciation occurs.
B.
Mutations occur as cells replicate within an organism.
C.
Toxins are spread by wind.
D.
Artificial selection is used to select desired traits.
E.
There is an unintended spread of altered genetic information from genetically engineered organisms
to natural organisms.
10.
Which of the following toxins can produce birth defects and affect embryo development?
A.
Mutagens
B.
Teratogens
C.
Allergens
D.
Neurotoxins
E.
Carcinogens
11.
Why can asbestos be lethal?
A.
Small inhaled fibers can get lodged in the lining of the lungs, which can cause the lungs to develop
scar tissue and can ultimately lead to death.
B.
The gaseous form causes lungs to create acid to combat the invader, which causes the development
of scar tissue and can ultimately lead to death.
