Question 1 of 423 PointsThe EPA has had the greatest success in controlling which of the following sources of air pollution? A. Volcanoes B. Stationary sources C. Non stationary sources. D. All of the aboveReset SelectionQuestion 2 of 422 PointsWhich of the following is the major contributor to the formation of acid rain? A. ozone B. methane C. sulfur dioxide D. carbon dioxideReset SelectionQuestion 3 of 423 PointsImpact of global warming include all of the following except A. rising sea level. B. more extreme weather. C. decrease of mortality because winter is getting warmer. D. more human illness.Reset SelectionQuestion 4 of 423 PointsAt this point in time, experts feel that the most practical way to cope with depletion of the ozone shield is to: A. produce more ozone at ground level B. terminate production of CFCs through finding substitutes C. transport ozone to the stratosphere with rockets D. erect ultraviolet sunscreens over citiesReset SelectionQuestion 5 of 422 PointsThe greenhouse effect refers to: A. warming of the Earth's atmosphere B. the removal of air pollutants by passing the air through greenhouses C. increased skin cancer due to greenhouses D. the principle on which a new solar heating device is basedReset SelectionQuestion 6 of 422 PointsAll of the following are considered as indoor air pollutants except: A. cigarette smoke B. radon C. sodium chloride D. asbestosReset SelectionQuestion 7 of 423 PointsThe endangered northern spotted owl A. has a high reproductive rate. B. is a symbol of the struggle between conservation biologists and timber company owners. C. has a high survival rate of juveniles. D. feeds at the middle trophic levels.Reset SelectionQuestion 8 of 423 PointsA major reason that tropical forests are being cleared so quickly is A. their soils are rich. B. their climates support almost any agricultural crop planted. C. settlers are desperate to get land and any income they can. D. the land is available in unlimited supply.Reset SelectionQuestion 9 of 422 PointsMany developing countries in Africa find their wildlife is worth the most money A. as products for export. B. as meat for local people C. as ecotourism subjects D. when replaced by domestic livestockReset SelectionQuestion 10 of 422 PointsWhich of the following is NOT one of the primary air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act? A. nitrogen B. sulfur dioxide C. carbon monoxide D. particulate matterReset SelectionQuestion 11 of 423 PointsWhat are the ecological implications of global warming? A. Plants and animals may not be able to move to a suitable habitat quickly enough to survive. B. In general, plants and animals will probably benefit from warmer temperatures. C. Since farmland may be lost, the habitats for plants and animals will increase in area. D. Since biodiversity is usually higher in warmer, milder climates, it will probably be increasedReset SelectionQuestion 12 of 422 PointsUnderlying causes of extinction and population reduction of wildlife include all of the following except A. conversion of wild habitat into residential, commercial or other uses B. fragmentation of wild habitat into smaller units C. simplification of wild habitat by straightening rivers or removal of dead trees D. restoration of wild habitat into its original state.Reset SelectionQuestion 13 of 422 PointsIn 1987, nations met in Montreal, Canada to adopt a protocol to reduce production of: A. carbon dioxide B. nitrous oxide C. chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) D. sulfur dioxideReset SelectionQuestion 14 of 422 PointsRadon is an indoor air pollutant that has been linked to A. skin cancer. B. lung cancer. C. liver disease. D. kidney failure.Reset SelectionQuestion 15 of 423 PointsAn aerosol mixture of particulates and sulfur compounds forms a grayish colored substance that is called A. photochemical smog B. industrial smog C. urban smog D. inversion smogReset SelectionQuestion 16 of 422 PointsThe main reason for the current high rate of animal extinctions is A. hunters kill excessively high numbers of animals B. commercial harvesting of wildlife in Africa. C. drought conditions caused by the greenhouse effect D. habitat destruction worldwideReset SelectionQuestion 17 of 422 PointsWhich of the following is NOT a major step in controlling air pollution? A. identification of pollutants B. finding cures for the diseases caused by air pollutants C. determination of major sources of pollutants D. implementing strategies to meet the air pollution standardsReset SelectionQuestion 18 of 422 PointsIt is well established that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from thinning of the ozone layer will cause skin cancer. Which of the following health problems is also associated with UV exposure? A. headaches B. eye cataracts C. heart disease D. gastrointestinal diseaseReset SelectionQuestion 19 of 422 PointsWhich step would be most likely to have the greatest effect on improving outdoor air pollution? A. drastic reduction in automobile use B. drastic reduction in the use of aerosol cans C. drastic reduction in radon emissions D. drastic reduction in cigarette smokingReset SelectionQuestion 20 of 423 PointsThe major greenhouse gases are A. carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, and chlorofluorocarbons B. carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, and water vapor C. oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and neon D. chlorine, fluorine, neon, and argonReset SelectionQuestion 21 of 423 PointsThe major source(s) of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere was/were A. refrigerants, solvents, and spray propellants B. microbial fermentation of organic mater in coal mines, oil wells, and livestock C. emissions from automobile exhaust and chemical fertilizers D. combustion of fossil fuelsReset SelectionQuestion 22 of 422 PointsA species whose population is reduced to near critical level but is not on the brink of demise is said to be: A. critical B. endangered C. threatened D. extinctReset SelectionQuestion 23 of 422 PointsIncreased greenhouse gases originate from A. burning fossil fuels. B. wind turbines. C. use of solar cells. D. all of these answers.Reset SelectionQuestion 24 of 422 PointsMost of the endangered species can be saved from extinction: A. by preserving and protecting the ecosystems in which they live B. by breeding them in captivity C. by hybridizing them with other more vigorous species D. by giving them more vigor through genetic engineeringReset SelectionQuestion 25 of 422 PointsThe best way to address outdoor air pollution is to A. build high smoke stacks. B. add pollution control devices such as scrubbers. C. use less polluting energy sources such as wind or solar. D. use high sulfur content coal.Reset SelectionQuestion 26 of 422 PointsWhich of the following is a consequence of clearing forests for agricultural purposes? A. crop productivity is greatly increased because of the rich soil B. biodiversity is increased C. soil is erosion is increased D. water runoff is decreasedReset SelectionQuestion 27 of 423 PointsThe Endangered Species Act A. will save all endangered and threatened species B. is strongly supported by both Democrats & Republicans in Congress C. enabled quick identification and implementation of protection plans for all endangered species D. is criticized by both environmentalists and real estate developersReset SelectionQuestion 28 of 422 PointsThe majority of international scientists have concluded that A. global climate change is a hoax. B. the earth is likely to experience an Ice Age in the next century. C. the slight rise in temperature observed over the last century was caused by changes in solar cycles. D. the slight rise in temperature observed over the last century was probably influenced by human causes.Reset SelectionQuestion 29 of 423 PointsAn increase in ultraviolet radiation is likely to cause all of the following except A. increased incidence of skin cancers and eye cataracts. B. decreased yields of food crops. C. decreased phytoplankton productivity. D. an increase in biodiversity.Reset SelectionQuestion 30 of 423 PointsWhich of the following statements is true? A. Thermal inversion occurs only when the surface of the ground is relatively flat. B. Thermal inversion is created when weather and geographic conditions prevent smog from rising and dissipating in the upper atmosphere C. Normally, cool air near Earth’s surface expands and rises, carrying pollutants higher into the troposphere. D. All of the above are true.Reset SelectionQuestion 31 of 423 PointsMost commercial loggers prefer “clear-cut” harvesting because it A. is the most environmentally sustainable type of harvest. B. is the most efficient way to get valuable small timber without disturbing the larger early successional trees. C. is the most efficient, cheapest harvest method using large, fast machinery instead of costly labor. D. is the most effective way to refresh soil with sun and rain.Reset SelectionQuestion 32 of 422 PointsThere is now general agreement that the best way to treat undamaged asbestos in buildings is to A. remove it immediately. B. treat it with chemicals that will dissolve it. C. burn it. D. seal or wrap it to prevent release of fibers.Reset SelectionQuestion 33 of 422 PointsForests in the United States A. are all owned and managed almost entirely by the US Forest Service B. provide habitat for several threatened and endangered species C. are nearly as plentiful now as when the colonists arrived D. are nearly gone from the United StatesReset SelectionQuestion 34 of 422 PointsAcid deposition can affect living organisms and the environment by A. killing fish, aquatic plants, and microorganisms in lakes and streams. B. damaging statues and buildings. C. making trees more susceptible to diseases. D. all of the above are true.Reset SelectionQuestion 35 of 422 PointsSolutions for creating a sustainable forestry industry include which of the following: A. recycle more paper to reduce the need for pulp-wood B. grow more timber on short rotations C. practice clear-cutting D. all of these answersReset SelectionQuestion 36 of 422 PointsMangroves are important for natural and sustainable A. fruit production B. sources of wood chips, relieving harvest pressures on tropical forests C. protection from erosion D. sources of siltation (release of silt).Reset SelectionQuestion 37 of 422 PointsThe “Wise Use” movement can best be described as: A. a trust fund to purchase critical habitats B. a preservation movement C. a policy that encourages the exploitation of natural resources D. a group of philosophical scholarsReset SelectionQuestion 38 of 423 PointsA species of plant that provides nutritional or medicinal benefits for humanity would be referred to as having A. individual value. B. intrinsic value. C. instrumental value. D. ecological value.Reset SelectionQuestion 39 of 423 PointsPrimary pollutants are those that are A. released directly in dangerous forms. B. produced in the greatest quantities. C. the most dangerous. D. produced by volcanosReset SelectionQuestion 40 of 422 PointsThe “ozone hole” depletion is currently most serious A. over North America. B. in the tropical latitudes. C. over the most populated regions. D. near the poles.Reset SelectionQuestion 41 of 422 PointsThe most common human health response to air pollution is A. eye and respiratory irritation. B. blindness caused by deteriorating eye tissues. C. heart disease. D. lung cancer.Reset SelectionQuestion 42 of 423 PointsOne of the principal ways lakes suffer from acid deposition is that A. rocks on the bottom begin to dissolve. B. fish eggs die and fish populations fall. C. plants grow excessively and choke other life. D. All of the above can happen in a lake from acid deposition.Reset Selection Server Details Information Panel© 2021 Illinois State UniversityAn equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.Privacy Statement • Sakai Accessibility • Identity Standards • Appropriate Use PolicyFor questions contact us

Discussion: Alignment and Social ChangeIn the context of research, alignment and social change will be important topics to return to as you prepare for the next courses in the research sequence and continue your development as a scholar-practitioner.Consider, for example, what criteria are used in your discipline to evaluate alignment of research components. And in what way will your future research contribute to your identity as scholar-practitioner who is dedicated to positive social change?For this Discussion, you will consider criteria for evaluating alignment among the various components of a research study. You will also reflect on your role as a positive social change agent through research.With these thoughts in mind:By Day 4Post an explanation of the criteria you could use to evaluate alignment between data collection methods and other research components, such as the problem, purpose, research questions, and design. Then, reflecting on the course content, discuss the extent to which your newly acquired research knowledge and skills can support your role as an agent of positive social change. Be specific and provide an example(s).Be sure to support your Main Issue Post and Response Post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA Style.

Question 1 Imagine that you have been asked to inspect a facility with fire protection features such as an alarm system and a sprinkler system. What areas of concern will you have during your inspection, or what areas will you note in your inspection, and why? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary. Question 2 In the previous unit, you created an inspection checklist that you would utilize if you were inspecting facilities or properties in the field. Now you are going to put your checklist to the test by conducting a mock inspection of an actual facility. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, you will likely not be able to have access as normal to local businesses. If you do happen to be able to get access, however, you will work with a local property owner or manager to access and conduct an inspection of a facility that should be equipped with a sprinkler and smoke detector system. During your inspection, you want to take pictures of the fire alarm system, the sprinkler riser, and any other concerns you might have with potential code violations and annotate in your field notes what you discovered. If you do not, you will need to improvise and conduct the same activity for your fire station, place of employment, or even your home. All of the requirements of the inspection may not be applicable to the occupancies, and you should document this accordingly. Your submission will include a clean copy of your final inspection checklist as well as a one- to two-page memo that you would submit to your supervisor or chief, reporting on what you found during your inspection. In your memo, include the following information: the purpose and importance of the fire inspection, the role that you as the fire inspector were playing when inspecting the property (based on the Chapter 8 textbook reading), what concerns you had during the inspection, what you would do if you had power to create and draft citations, and how you would address your concerns. Also, attach at least two pictures, even if they do not show violations, to the report. This assignment does not utilize APA format. However, if any outside sources are used, please cite and reference them properly. Please keep in mind that you will need to upload two separate files to the assignment area: the checklist and your memo. Question 3 Reflecting on the fire investigation process in your community, do you believe that it is thorough enough when it comes to determining the causes and origins of fires? Why, or why not? How could you convince individuals within your community of the importance of thoroughness in fire investigation? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary. Question 4 Understanding the importance of how fire investigation leads to identifying the cause and origin of a fire is vital in aiding the fire prevention bureau in the design and implementation of any fire prevention program. Review the data compiled by the NFPA related to structural fire causes: Campbell, R. (2017). Intentional fires. Retrieved from https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/News-and-Resear... Read Section One, “Intentional Structural Fires,” and choose any two structural fire causes that you think are relevant to and/or currently problematic in your community or jurisdiction. For each cause, include the information listed below. Explain whether the cause would indicate a primarily individual or community risk. Identify who you would target with a relevant fire safety education program and how a cause-and-origin investigation is used to determine this. Recall how you would use the five-step model to compose the fire safety education program. Write one measurable, actionable fire prevention objective for this program. Briefly describe the fire prevention message you would try to deliver to this audience. Identify the groups in the community that could be helpful or involved in message delivery. Briefly explain how you could evaluate this program's effectiveness. Your written assignment should be at least two pages in length. Be sure to utilize APA formatting for all sources cited. You should use at least two sources for this assignment.