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Cancer, stroke, and infection and disease (many impacting the respiratory system) have all been connected to the destruction of the biosphere. Air pollution is the clearest example of how the environment impacts our health. People in New York City have a 25% increased risk of dying from lung disease, while those living in Los Angeles have a staggering 43% increase as compared to the rest of the country. Allergens are also shown to increase from global warming alongside air pollution, snowballing cases of asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis, and other ailments. Climate change is a source of a lot of concern. Increasing global temperatures have been connected to more frequent and more intense natural disasters such as hurricanes and forest fires, which, of course, cause devastation and can claim many lives. Climate change can also impact the food we eat. Global warming impacts the ability for crops to survive and grow in the areas they were typically produced due to rising temperatures and changes in precipitation. Issues in soil salinity and moisture resulting from land degradation also decrease crop output. Further, contamination of surface water and groundwater impacts the water that municipalities use for drinking and recreation. Water pollution through toxic waste, microplastics, and infectious agents can hurt the wildlife in the area and cause illness, sometimes severe, in citizens. Environmental degradation may impact some communities more than others. Environmental racism is the concept that minorities and citizens of developing countries are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues due to the deliberate actions of white individuals. There have been many cited examples of toxic waste being disposed of near historically black communities in the United States, leading to poorer air quality, exposure to harmful chemicals, and polluted resources. Global examples include the mass export of electronic waste to China for cheaper dismantling under lax standards, releasing toxic pollutants to underpaid workers and endangering their health. Despite the overall unenthused response by many world leaders to the urgency of global warming, our destruction of the biosphere is not just creating problems for another generation or killing species that the public does not even know about; as we speak, our own actions are harming and killing our species, too. What is the meaning of the word prevalence in the first paragraph? Persuasiveness Correct Incorrect Correct answer Preposterousness Correct Incorrect Correct answer Pervasiveness Correct Incorrect Correct answer Ponderous Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 2 of 6 2. Question Environmental Degradation and Human Health Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, concern for the environment has risen to international prevalence. Although some experts focus on the loss of biodiversity, the mass extinction of many species, and the impacts of global warming in decades to come, perhaps the world would be more concerned about the severity of environmental degradation if they knew it was impacting everyone’s health today. According to research by the World Health Organization, 13.7 million deaths per year are linked to the environment. Cancer, stroke, and infection and disease (many impacting the respiratory system) have all been connected to the destruction of the biosphere. Air pollution is the clearest example of how the environment impacts our health. People in New York City have a 25% increased risk of dying from lung disease, while those living in Los Angeles have a staggering 43% increase as compared to the rest of the country. Allergens are also shown to increase from global warming alongside air pollution, snowballing cases of asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis, and other ailments. Climate change is a source of a lot of concern. Increasing global temperatures have been connected to more frequent and more intense natural disasters such as hurricanes and forest fires, which, of course, cause devastation and can claim many lives. Climate change can also impact the food we eat. Global warming impacts the ability for crops to survive and grow in the areas they were typically produced due to rising temperatures and changes in precipitation. Issues in soil salinity and moisture resulting from land degradation also decrease crop output. Further, contamination of surface water and groundwater impacts the water that municipalities use for drinking and recreation. Water pollution through toxic waste, microplastics, and infectious agents can hurt the wildlife in the area and cause illness, sometimes severe, in citizens. Environmental degradation may impact some communities more than others. Environmental racism is the concept that minorities and citizens of developing countries are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues due to the deliberate actions of white individuals. There have been many cited examples of toxic waste being disposed of near historically black communities in the United States, leading to poorer air quality, exposure to harmful chemicals, and polluted resources. Global examples include the mass export of electronic waste to China for cheaper dismantling under lax standards, releasing toxic pollutants to underpaid workers and endangering their health. Despite the overall unenthused response by many world leaders to the urgency of global warming, our destruction of the biosphere is not just creating problems for another generation or killing species that the public does not even know about; as we speak, our own actions are harming and killing our species, too. What is the overall tone of the author’s writing? Objective but serious Correct Incorrect Correct answer Interested but playful Correct Incorrect Correct answer Inquisitive but ambivalent Correct Incorrect Correct answer Annoyed but passive Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 3 of 6 3. Question Environmental Degradation and Human Health Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, concern for the environment has risen to international prevalence. Although some experts focus on the loss of biodiversity, the mass extinction of many species, and the impacts of global warming in decades to come, perhaps the world would be more concerned about the severity of environmental degradation if they knew it was impacting everyone’s health today. According to research by the World Health Organization, 13.7 million deaths per year are linked to the environment. Cancer, stroke, and infection and disease (many impacting the respiratory system) have all been connected to the destruction of the biosphere. Air pollution is the clearest example of how the environment impacts our health. People in New York City have a 25% increased risk of dying from lung disease, while those living in Los Angeles have a staggering 43% increase as compared to the rest of the country. Allergens are also shown to increase from global warming alongside air pollution, snowballing cases of asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis, and other ailments. Climate change is a source of a lot of concern. Increasing global temperatures have been connected to more frequent and more intense natural disasters such as hurricanes and forest fires, which, of course, cause devastation and can claim many lives. Climate change can also impact the food we eat. Global warming impacts the ability for crops to survive and grow in the areas they were typically produced due to rising temperatures and changes in precipitation. Issues in soil salinity and moisture resulting from land degradation also decrease crop output. Further, contamination of surface water and groundwater impacts the water that municipalities use for drinking and recreation. Water pollution through toxic waste, microplastics, and infectious agents can hurt the wildlife in the area and cause illness, sometimes severe, in citizens. Environmental degradation may impact some communities more than others. Environmental racism is the concept that minorities and citizens of developing countries are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues due to the deliberate actions of white individuals. There have been many cited examples of toxic waste being disposed of near historically black communities in the United States, leading to poorer air quality, exposure to harmful chemicals, and polluted resources. Global examples include the mass export of electronic waste to China for cheaper dismantling under lax standards, releasing toxic pollutants to underpaid workers and endangering their health. Despite the overall unenthused response by many world leaders to the urgency of global warming, our destruction of the biosphere is not just creating problems for another generation or killing species that the public does not even know about; as we speak, our own actions are harming and killing our species, too. What is the main idea of the passage? Environmental racism is hurting the biosphere and endangering the lives of minorities. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Air pollution is one of the leading causes of environment-related deaths and should get more attention by world leaders. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Air pollution, water pollution, and other forms of environmental degradation are responsible for 13.7 million deaths per year. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Hurting the environment negatively impacts the health and well-being of humans. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 4 of 6 4. Question Environmental Degradation and Human Health Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, concern for the environment has risen to international prevalence. Although some experts focus on the loss of biodiversity, the mass extinction of many species, and the impacts of global warming in decades to come, perhaps the world would be more concerned about the severity of environmental degradation if they knew it was impacting everyone’s health today. According to research by the World Health Organization, 13.7 million deaths per year are linked to the environment. Cancer, stroke, and infection and disease (many impacting the respiratory system) have all been connected to the destruction of the biosphere. Air pollution is the clearest example of how the environment impacts our health. People in New York City have a 25% increased risk of dying from lung disease, while those living in Los Angeles have a staggering 43% increase as compared to the rest of the country. Allergens are also shown to increase from global warming alongside air pollution, snowballing cases of asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis, and other ailments. Climate change is a source of a lot of concern. Increasing global temperatures have been connected to more frequent and more intense natural disasters such as hurricanes and forest fires, which, of course, cause devastation and can claim many lives. Climate change can also impact the food we eat. Global warming impacts the ability for crops to survive and grow in the areas they were typically produced due to rising temperatures and changes in precipitation. Issues in soil salinity and moisture resulting from land degradation also decrease crop output. Further, contamination of surface water and groundwater impacts the water that municipalities use for drinking and recreation. Water pollution through toxic waste, microplastics, and infectious agents can hurt the wildlife in the area and cause illness, sometimes severe, in citizens. Environmental degradation may impact some communities more than others. Environmental racism is the concept that minorities and citizens of developing countries are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues due to the deliberate actions of white individuals. There have been many cited examples of toxic waste being disposed of near historically black communities in the United States, leading to poorer air quality, exposure to harmful chemicals, and polluted resources. Global examples include the mass export of electronic waste to China for cheaper dismantling under lax standards, releasing toxic pollutants to underpaid workers and endangering their health. Despite the overall unenthused response by many world leaders to the urgency of global warming, our destruction of the biosphere is not just creating problems for another generation or killing species that the public does not even know about; as we speak, our own actions are harming and killing our species, too. What is the meaning of deliberate in the fifth paragraph? Indefinite Correct Incorrect Correct answer Calculated Correct Incorrect Correct answer Possible Correct Incorrect Correct answer Probable Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 5 of 6 5. Question Environmental Degradation and Human Health Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, concern for the environment has risen to international prevalence. Although some experts focus on the loss of biodiversity, the mass extinction of many species, and the impacts of global warming in decades to come, perhaps the world would be more concerned about the severity of environmental degradation if they knew it was impacting everyone’s health today. According to research by the World Health Organization, 13.7 million deaths per year are linked to the environment. Cancer, stroke, and infection and disease (many impacting the respiratory system) have all been connected to the destruction of the biosphere. Air pollution is the clearest example of how the environment impacts our health. People in New York City have a 25% increased risk of dying from lung disease, while those living in Los Angeles have a staggering 43% increase as compared to the rest of the country. Allergens are also shown to increase from global warming alongside air pollution, snowballing cases of asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis, and other ailments. Climate change is a source of a lot of concern. Increasing global temperatures have been connected to more frequent and more intense natural disasters such as hurricanes and forest fires, which, of course, cause devastation and can claim many lives. Climate change can also impact the food we eat. Global warming impacts the ability for crops to survive and grow in the areas they were typically produced due to rising temperatures and changes in precipitation. Issues in soil salinity and moisture resulting from land degradation also decrease crop output. Further, contamination of surface water and groundwater impacts the water that municipalities use for drinking and recreation. Water pollution through toxic waste, microplastics, and infectious agents can hurt the wildlife in the area and cause illness, sometimes severe, in citizens. Environmental degradation may impact some communities more than others. Environmental racism is the concept that minorities and citizens of developing countries are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues due to the deliberate actions of white individuals. There have been many cited examples of toxic waste being disposed of near historically black communities in the United States, leading to poorer air quality, exposure to harmful chemicals, and polluted resources. Global examples include the mass export of electronic waste to China for cheaper dismantling under lax standards, releasing toxic pollutants to underpaid workers and endangering their health. Despite the overall unenthused response by many world leaders to the urgency of global warming, our destruction of the biosphere is not just creating problems for another generation or killing species that the public does not even know about; as we speak, our own actions are harming and killing our species, too. Which of the following statements would the author agree with? Mass extinction is the biggest problem of global warming and should be considered by governing bodies. Correct Incorrect Correct answer World leaders that care about people’s lives will care about the environment. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Environmental racism is a product of global warming. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Everyone that lives in polluted cities should move to rural areas. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 6 of 6 6. Question Environmental Degradation and Human Health Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, concern for the environment has risen to international prevalence. Although some experts focus on the loss of biodiversity, the mass extinction of many species, and the impacts of global warming in decades to come, perhaps the world would be more concerned about the severity of environmental degradation if they knew it was impacting everyone’s health today. According to research by the World Health Organization, 13.7 million deaths per year are linked to the environment. Cancer, stroke, and infection and disease (many impacting the respiratory system) have all been connected to the destruction of the biosphere. Air pollution is the clearest example of how the environment impacts our health. People in New York City have a 25% increased risk of dying from lung disease, while those living in Los Angeles have a staggering 43% increase as compared to the rest of the country. Allergens are also shown to increase from global warming alongside air pollution, snowballing cases of asthma, allergies, chronic bronchitis, and other ailments. Climate change is a source of a lot of concern. Increasing global temperatures have been connected to more frequent and more intense natural disasters such as hurricanes and forest fires, which, of course, cause devastation and can claim many lives. Climate change can also impact the food we eat. Global warming impacts the ability for crops to survive and grow in the areas they were typically produced due to rising temperatures and changes in precipitation. Issues in soil salinity and moisture resulting from land degradation also decrease crop output. Further, contamination of surface water and groundwater impacts the water that municipalities use for drinking and recreation. Water pollution through toxic waste, microplastics, and infectious agents can hurt the wildlife in the area and cause illness, sometimes severe, in citizens. Environmental degradation may impact some communities more than others. Environmental racism is the concept that minorities and citizens of developing countries are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues due to the deliberate actions of white individuals. There have been many cited examples of toxic waste being disposed of near historically black communities in the United States, leading to poorer air quality, exposure to harmful chemicals, and polluted resources. Global examples include the mass export of electronic waste to China for cheaper dismantling under lax standards, releasing toxic pollutants to underpaid workers and endangering their health. Despite the overall unenthused response by many world leaders to the urgency of global warming, our destruction of the biosphere is not just creating problems for another generation or killing species that the public does not even know about; as we speak, our own actions are harming and killing our species, too. Illegal dumping of waste by the U.S. on Native American lands is an example of ____. Biodiversity loss Correct Incorrect Correct answer Environment-related deaths Correct Incorrect Correct answer Contamination of groundwater Correct Incorrect Correct answer Environmental racism Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Next: Main Menu PreviousNext
