EOG Review RI.7.4

What is the main cause of light pollution according to the passage?

• Unnecessarily bright outdoor lights aimed in the wrong direction

• Natural atmospheric conditions

• Increased use of electronic devices indoors

• Global warming

Which regions have the most concentrated lights at night?

• Northern Europe, Japan, and the United States

• South America and Africa

• Australia and New Zealand

• Middle East and South Asia

What hormone is affected by light pollution, disrupting sleep patterns?

• Melatonin

• Serotonin

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

How does light pollution affect nocturnal animals?

• It makes it difficult for them to forage for food and avoid predators

• It helps them find food more easily

• It has no effect on them

• It improves their night vision

What is one proposed solution to reduce light pollution?

• Use fully shielded lights

• Increase the number of street lamps

• Install brighter lights

• Use colored lights

Which cities or states have ordinances to encourage better lighting to combat light pollution?

• Texas and Los Angeles

• New York and Chicago

• Florida and Seattle

• Nevada and Boston

What is the hopeful outcome if light pollution is controlled?

• People will be able to see the stars even inside a city

• There will be no more air pollution

• Animals will no longer be affected by artificial light

• The global temperature will decrease

Read this sentence from the article.

"People just have not known of the many problems associated with light pollution, allowing it to get out of control."

Which word is the best synonym for associated as it is used in the sentence?

• allied

• linked

• united

• joined

Read this sentence from the article.

"With many studies now accessible through the Internet and vocal groups making headlines, it seems as if controlling light pollution could be possible, if people opened their eyes."

In which sentence does accessible have the same meaning as in the sentence above?

• The store’s low prices made its merchandise accessible for customers of varying income levels.

• My new boss seems friendlier and thus more accessible than the manager at my previous job.

• Most of this author’s novels are difficult to understand, but her latest work is more accessible.

• Final volunteer schedules will be accessible at the information desk by tomorrow afternoon.

Read this sentence from the article.

People just have not known of the many problems associated with light pollution, allowing it to get out of control.

Which word is an antonym for associated as it is used in the sentence? 

• damaged

• discarded

• deposited

• disconnected