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Air pollutants produced from the burning of fossil fuels include all of the following EXCEPT: 

How did this exam compare to the midterm?   Was the study guide helpful?    Any recommended changes on assignments or ITN?     Have a great winter break!   Dr. Mike 

Which of the following represents a potential indicator of climate change?  [Select the best response.]

Examine the graphs below and their data trends.  Data show child hospitalizations and ambient air temperature in Lima Peru, 1993-1998. All of responses below represent a relationship that can be discerned from the graphs below except: ___________________. [Select the best response]  

 Vulnerable populations tend to bear a disproportionate burden from environmental pollution, contamination, and other adverse environmental conditions. 

Ozone can be ‘good’ or ‘bad’, pending on its source. Tropospheric ozone, typically man-made and a component of photochemical smog, is considered ‘bad’, whereas stratospheric ozone, an essential component that screens out UV radiation in the upper atmosphere, is considered ‘good’.

Particulate air pollution is a worldwide problem, which has been linked to lung damage, bronchitis, and early mortality. Which of the following best represents the major sources of particulate matter (PM) that contribute to air pollution? [Select the best response.]

Consider the YouTube video “Walking in Sabina’s Shoes” and the limited access to potable water in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa.   Limited water resources in this story, and in other regions of the world with similar limited water access, also serve as a barrier to education.

Which of the following processes IS NOT an important step in wastewater treatment? [Select the best response]

True or False: The following graph reflects a reduction in lead used in gasoline, resulting in a decrease in average blood lead levels.