Which of the following best describes the "pathway" in environmental risk?

EMC1 Recap S3

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The origin of the risk
The affected entity
The route for the aspect to enter the receptor's environment
The solution to the risk
Answer explanation
The correct choice describes the 'pathway' as the route through which an environmental aspect enters a receptor's environment, highlighting how risks are transmitted rather than their origin or solutions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a receptor for environmental impact from an underground tank?
Local water course
Wildlife
Ground water
Air
Answer explanation
Ground water is a key receptor for environmental impacts from underground tanks, as contaminants can seep into the ground and affect the quality of the water supply. Other options like air and wildlife are less directly impacted.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following pathways involves air inhalation?
Underground tank
Fuel Pump
Spills
Noise pollution
Answer explanation
The Fuel Pump pathway involves air inhalation as it requires air to mix with fuel for combustion. The other options, such as Underground tank, Spills, and Noise pollution, do not involve air inhalation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which step in LCA involves determining the main environmental impacts?
Inventory Analysis
Impact Assessment
Interpretations
Definitions of Goals & Scope
Answer explanation
The Impact Assessment step in LCA focuses on evaluating and determining the main environmental impacts associated with the inventory data collected. This is where the significance of the impacts is analyzed.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of impact is river pollution classified as?
Direct impact
Indirect impact
Global impact
No impact
Answer explanation
River pollution is classified as a direct impact because it directly affects the water quality and the organisms living in the river, leading to immediate ecological consequences.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the types of emissions mentioned in the document?
Point source, fugitive, underground, solvents
Direct, indirect, global, local
Chemical, physical, biological, thermal
Natural, artificial, mixed, complex
Answer explanation
The document mentions four types of emissions: point source, fugitive, underground, and solvents. These categories help classify how emissions are released into the environment.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the direct effects of emissions on the environment?
Building erosion
Ozone depletion
Smoke
Global warming
Answer explanation
Smoke is a direct effect of emissions, resulting from the burning of fossil fuels and biomass. It contributes to air pollution and can harm both human health and the environment.
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