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Pollution Jeopardy $100 $200 $300 $400 $100$100$100 $200 $300 $400 PopulationRadiation Toxic Substances Air Pollution FINAL ROUND
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Population: $100 Question The United States is responsible for nearly ____ percent of total global consumption. a. 10 b. 15 c. 25 d. 35 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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Population: $100 Answer The United States is responsible for nearly ____ percent of total global consumption. a. 10 b. 15 c. 25 d. 35 BACK TO GAME
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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 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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Population: $200 Answer What country is projected to have the largest increase in population? a. India b. China c. United States d. Russia BACK TO GAME
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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. BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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. BACK TO GAME
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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. BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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. BACK TO GAME
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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. BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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. BACK TO GAME
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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 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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Radiation: $200 Answer What is the most dangerous type of radiation? a. Kappa rays b. Gamma rays c. Beta rays d. Alpha rays BACK TO GAME
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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% BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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% BACK TO GAME
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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
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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
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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. Formaldehyde BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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. Formaldehyde BACK TO GAME
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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 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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 BACK TO GAME
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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 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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 BACK TO GAME
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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. 95 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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. 95 BACK TO GAME
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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 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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 BACK TO GAME
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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 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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 BACK TO GAME
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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
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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
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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. BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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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. BACK TO GAME
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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 BACK TO GAME ANSWER
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FINAL ROUND Answer What may be the single greatest factor in achieving zero population growth? a. Ethnicity b. Education c. Gender d. Income BACK TO GAME
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