Calculations
Toxins
Ways to promote change
Policy
Sustainable development
100
What is the toxic dose of this chemical?
22 mg
100
DDT sticks around in the environment. Because of this it is considered to be this classification of toxin.
Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP)
100
You have just delivered your final class project to your teacher. As soon as your teacher starts reading your paper she begins to shake her head. You immediately think that your project must be terrible. What term from chapter 18 is this?
Automatic thinking
100
What is the triple bottom line of business?
People, Planet, and Profit
100
What type of development focuses on people biking and walking to different places?
Pedestrian Oriented Development
200
LD50 of toxin A is 10 mg/kg. The LD50 of toxin B is 1.2 mg/kg. Which is the most potent toxin?
B
200
When two toxins interact to make something more toxic.
Synergistic effect
200
Many products are sold with the promise, “Try it for 30 days, and if you do not like it send it back.” Despite this, many people do not send products back, even if they are not happy with the product. Which term is this?
Loss aversion
200
Which policy was formed in 1970 that set standards for emissions from polluting sources? It was amended in 1990 to create tradable emission allowances
Clean Air Act
200
What is an organization that provides standards of sustainability in development?
LEED
300
The LD50 of Vitamin D is 10 mg/kg. How many 12.5 mg vitamin D tablets would a 150 lb person need to take to get to the toxic level? Remember 1 lb is 0.45 kg.
54 pills
300
Acetone (nail polish remover) is made of carbon and easily evaporates. It can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and even unconsciousness or coma. This toxin should be classified as a ....
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
300
When you see someone throw a plastic bottle in the trash can and then other people do the same thing. Which term describes this?
social norm
300
Which policy formed in 1972 set allowable pollution levels on waterways?
Clean Water Act
300
Bioswales, permeable pavers, community gardens, and tree lined streets are examples of this.
Green Infrastructure
400
The LD50 for rat poison is 0.27mg/kg. 1) What is the lethal dose of rat poison? 2) If a rat with a mass of 0.85 kg ingested 0.50 mg of rat poison will it possibly die?
Yes because 0.27 * 0.85 = 0.23 mg is the lethal dose and 0.5 is > 0.23
400
PCB, DDT, and Mercury have all been found in high concentrations of tissues of top predators. Which term explains why?
bioaccumulation
400
Many coffee shops will offer a 10-cent discount on coffee purchases if you bring in a reusable cup.
incentive
400
This is a landmark international treaty adopted in 2015 to combat climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2°C (3.6°F) above pre-industrial levels, while aiming for 1.5°C (2.7°F)
Paris Agreement
400
Trees are important to cities for many reasons. By providing shade and temperature regulation they can reduce these hot spaces in cities.
Heat Islands
500
The EPC of asbestos is 0.1. What is the noncancer risk for an adult construction worker that works on a site for 40 days for 1 year? Asbestos is inhaled.
0.04, low risk.
500
One way to protect from toxins is through vaccines. Vaccines are effective only if enough people get them because it relies on ...............
Herd immunity
500
A sign by my light switch to remember to turn it off is an example of what?
prompt
500
Which agreement in 1987 was responsible for the reduction of global emissions of CFCs and has helped repair the ozone layer?
Montreal Protocol
500
Name something in our building that uses sustainable practices.
Automatic light shut offs, automatic sinks and dryers, LED lights in the whole building, natural lighting in the hallways, low flow sinks and toilets