Barrons AP Environmental Science

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1
(B) chemical    contaminants    from    indoor  sources
(C) chemical contaminants from outdoor sources
(D) biological contaminants
(E) inadequate ventilation


  1. Which of the following statements is FALSE?


(A) Evidence    exists  of  a   dose-response   relationship    between nonmelanoma
skin cancer and cumulative exposure to UVB radiation.
(B) Individuals, usually those living in areas with limited sunlight and long,
dark winters, may suffer severe photo allergies to the UVB in sunlight.
(C) Increased absorption of UVB triggers a thickening of the superficial
skin layers and an increase in skin pigmentation.
(D) There is a relationship between skin cancer prevalence and increases in
ultraviolet radiation due to the depletion of tropospheric ozone.
(E) Acute exposure to UVB causes sunburn, and chronic exposure results in
the loss of elasticity and increased skin aging.


  1. Of the choices listed below, which constitutes the greatest percent of
    global freshwater use?


(A) Domestic    use other   than    drinking    (cooking,   flushing    toilets,    showering,
etc.) (B) Use in energy production
(C) Agriculture
(D) Industry
(E) Drinking

SECTION II (FREE-RESPONSE QUESTIONS)

Time: 90 minutes


4 questions


40% of total grade


No calculators allowed


Directions: Answer  all four    questions,  which   are weighted    equally.    The
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