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SVN 3E1 – Final Examination

Open Notebook– No Scantron

90 Minutes – 15% of Final Mark

Name: ______

COURSE: / SVN 3E1 - 0 / ROOM: / A-13
DATE:
TIME: / January 22, 2015
9:00 – 10:30a.m. / TEACHER:
PAGES: / Ms. Matchim
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Part A: Multiple Choice:K/U / 34 marks
Part B: True or False: T/I
Part C: Matching: T/I / 15 marks
8marks
Part D: Short Answer:CM/AP / 31marks
Total: / 88 marks

Materials Allowed: Student Notebook (folder), pencils, pens, eraser

Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.

Proofread all answers after you have completed the exam.

Please no talking during the exam. You may raise your hand to ask a question

Use your time wisely. Spend more time on questions worth more marks.

You may use your own notes for this exam but do not spend too much time trying to find the answers in your notes. Trust your instincts first.

Part A: Multiple Choice(34 marks)K/U

Please circle the best answer for each multiple choice question.

  1. Why is WHIMS needed?

a)to ensure every workers right to know about safety hazards

b)to cause more injuries

c)to stop the protection of all workers

d)(all of the above)

  1. WHMIS does not control?

a)labeling of containers of WHMIS “controlled products”

b)worker education program

c)quantity of material purchased

d)material safety data sheets

  1. You can distinguish a WHMIS label from a regular label because the symbols are circular shaped. The WHMIS label also has which kind of outline border?

a)Dashed (hatched) line/ / / / / / /

b)Solid line______

c)Dotted line…………

d)Smiley faces☺☺☺☺

  1. Which of the following is not a type of certification that a restaurant would get after a health inspection?

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a)pass

b)fail

c)conditional pass

d)closed

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  1. The following WHMIS symbol represents:

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a)oxidizing material

b)flammable material

c)poisonous material

d)compressed gas

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  1. What is the best (most effective) protection against a workplace hazard?

a)wearing safety equipment

b)training and proper attitude of all members of the workplace

c)mapping the hazard locations

d)rotating jobs so that the hazardous work is shared equally

  1. In environmental awareness, the 4Rs refers to:

a)reduce, reuse, recycle, retain

b)reduce, reuse, recycle, repeat

c)reduce, reuse, recycle, recover

d)reduce, reuse, recycle, react

  1. What pollution problem is occurring in the city of Linfen, China?

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a)lead poisoning

b)coal burning factories

c)nuclear power plants

d)mercury poisoning

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  1. What pollution problem is occurring in Grassy Meadows, Ontario?

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a)lead poisoning

b)coal burning factories

c)nuclear power plants

d)mercury poisoning

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  1. Which process can lead to acid precipitation?

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a)fossil fuel combustion

b)photosynthesis

c)bioaccumulation

d)cellular respiration

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  1. What are the four components of soil?

a)peat, minerals, water, metals

b)organic matter, mineral matter, air and water

c)organic matter, sand, clay, and rocks

d)mineral matter, water, sand and rocks

  1. Two signs of eutrophication in a waterway are:

a)clear water with no odour to it

b)algal blooms and high levels of dissolved oxygen

c)a decrease in algae and high levels of oxygen gas

d)high levels of nutrients and the presence of large algal blooms

  1. The process of toxins building up in food chains is called:

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a)biodiversity

b)toxicity

c)bioaccumulation

d)transformation

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  1. Where do pesticides build up in animals?

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a)skin

b)fat

c)muscle

d)blood

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  1. When a local beach is closed for swimming, it is due to:

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a)high levels of E. coli bacteria

b)low levels of oxygen

c)high levels of carbon dioxide

d)high levels of silt

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  1. Biosolids are used today mostly for?

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a)green energy

b)to help recycle plastic

c)crop soil fertilizer

d)fire starters

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  1. The handling and storage of toxic, radioactive waste is a major concern in?

a)coal-fired electricity generation

b)electricity generation using renewable sources

c)natural gas electricity generation

d)nuclear power electricity generation

  1. Which of the following does not need to turn a turbine in order to create electricity:

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a)hydroelectric (waterfalls)

b)nuclear

c)solar

d)wind

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  1. Which of the following is the largest use of energy in a typical home?

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a)lighting

b)water heating

c)running appliances

d)heating and cooling of the air

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  1. The biggest drawback to producing electricity using wind power is:

a)the spinning turbine blades are a hazard to birds

b)no electricity is produced if the wind isn't strong enough

c)large amounts of carbon dioxide gas are produced

d)the spinning turbine blades are very, very noisy

  1. When a fuel, such as gasoline, is burned through combustion, the waste products are:

a)water and carbon dioxide

b)water and oxygen gas

c)carbon dioxide and oxygen gas

d)oxygen and heat

  1. Non-renewable resources:

a)are in limited supply, once used we need to find more

b)can be easily made or renewed

c)unlimited supply

d)are no longer found on Earth

  1. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas because…….

a)it destroys the ozone layer

b)it traps radiation from Earth’s surface

c)it is released by living things

d)it is needed for photosynthesis

  1. The melting of glaciers and sea ice has caused?

a)the Arctic to have more floating ice sheets during the summer

b)less added freshwater to the oceans

c)rising sea levels and flooding

d)all of the above

  1. Which of the following statements is false about thermal pollution?

a)happens when factories discharge warm water

b)fish and aquatic organisms like the warm water

c)nuclear plants are one of the main causes of thermal pollution

d)fish and aquatic organisms can be killed by the change in temperature

  1. How does the speed of the water in the stream affect the level of dissolved oxygen?

a)faster the water, higher the level of dissolved oxygen

b)faster the water, lower the level of dissolved oxygen

c)slower the water, the higher the level of dissolved oxygen

d)water speed does not affect the level of dissolved oxygen

  1. To help identify energy efficient products consumers can:

a)read the EnerGuide label

b)compare prices, energy efficient products are more expensive

c)look for the Energy Star symbol

d)both a. and c

  1. Which action has reduced the impact of human activities on ecosystems?

a)banning non-essential pesticide use

b)burning fossil fuels

c)using fertilizers to increase crop yields

d)mining Earth’s surface

  1. In Canada what is the most common use of geothermal energy?

a)to produce steam to drive turbines to make electricity

b)geothermal energy does not exist in Canada

c)for heating floors with the help of a ground source heat pump

d)to replace dangerous insulation

  1. In energy efficient windows, argon or krypton gas between the panes of glass helps:

a)tint the windows a darker colour to block the sun

b)to prevent the glass from breaking

c)let more heat move through the window

d)act as an insulting layer to prevent heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer

  1. Which of the following would increase your ecological footprint?

a)turning the lights out when you leave the room

b)driving a car everywhere

c)using reusable bags when you go to the store

d)eating food grown locally

  1. Which of the following is true about ecological footprints?

a)it is the impact of an individual on the environment

b)Canada has one of the smallest ecological footprints

c)developed countries have smaller ecological footprints

d)all of the above

  1. Which of the following is not caused by climate change?

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a)droughts

b)melting of polar ice caps

c)floods

d)thinning of the ozone layer

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  1. Which of the following describes an R-2000 home?

a)it does not require any outside electricity, electricity is generated within the house

b)it has been retrofitted with insulation and new appliances

c)its electricity use can be controlled by computer or remote-control

d)it meets targets for energy efficiency, ventilation and indoor air quality

Part B: True/False (15 marks)T/I

Print the words true or false for the following:

  1. ______Canada has a low DALY value
  2. ______most atomic energy is released in the form of heat
  3. ______the higher the EER the less energy efficient the appliance is
  4. ______the wealthiest countries have the highest carbon footprints
  5. ______low pH allows toxins to become more available to plants
  6. ______warmer water temperatures have higher dissolved oxygen levels
  7. ______most water bottles are recycled into new materials
  8. ______toxic chemicals have a high solubility in water
  9. ______plastic containers should not be put in the freezer
  10. ______7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. is PEAK demand for energy use
  11. ______most of Ontario’s energy comes from natural gas
  12. ______coal is the most polluting fossil fuel
  13. ______phthalates are listed on all personal care products
  14. ______chlorine is a toxic, poisonous liquid
  15. ______rain is considered acidic at pH 4.0

Part C: Matching (8 marks)T/I

  1. Please indicate which definition lettermatches each term.

Term / Definition
_____ Auto ignition temperature / a)a dose that is lethal to half of the population
_____ flashpoint temperature / b)a disease that is caused from drinking water that contains pathogens
_____ DALY / c)infectious material (e.g., bacteria, blood, saliva)
_____ Biohazardous / d)inhaling kills 50% of the time (within 4 hours)
_____ cholera / e)ringing in your ears from noise pollution
_____ LD50 / f)material will spontaneously ignite without external spark or flame
_____ LC50 / g)chemical will give off vapour, when in contact with air…and may burst into flames without an external spark
_____ tinnitus / h)values for environmental risks causing disease

Part D: ShortAnswers (29 marks)Ap-Com

  1. Name two air pollutants that frequently cause smog. (2 marks)
  1. What does this picture represent? What are some environmental benefits and what are some disadvantages of this product?
    (3 marks)
  1. What are some benefits of straw bale construction? (2 marks)
  1. What were some of the water chemical tests we tested to measure the water quality in our creek? (4 marks)
  1. What indicators helped us determined that our creek was clean? (2 marks)
  1. Explain two reasons why we should drink tap water over bottled water? (2 marks)
  1. The Durham Region is considered more of a carbon dioxide polluter over Toronto. Give 4 reasons why people in the suburbs have a higher carbon footprint than those in the city. (4 marks)
  1. The Smith family is considering going green by purchasing their electricity from an energy retailer that sells 100% green electricity. Before deciding what to do, the Smith’s want to calculate how much it will cost to go green. (7 marks)

Green electricity cost = $0.089/kWh Regular electricity cost = $0.056/kWh

Electricity Meter Readings:

May 1st______

May 31st______

a)How much electricity did the Smith’s consume in the month of May?

b)Calculate the cost of the Smith’s electricity consumption paying the regular electricity rate.

c)If the Smith’s decided to go green, what would the cost of their May electricity consumption have been?

d)How much extra would the Smith’s have paid to go green in the month of May?

e)Why would Green energy cost more now but could be cheaper in the long run?

  1. Explaintwo reasons why renewable energy technology is not more widely used in Oshawa. (2 marks)
  1. Describe three different lifestyle choices you can make to help reduce your ecological footprint. (3 marks)

Bonus Questions:

  • What part of the U.S. do we get the majority of our air pollution from?
  • What is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane better known as?
  • What is a halocarbon?
  • What “2 canaries in a coal mine” is Al Gore referring to in regards to global warming?