Europe is one of the largest chemical producing regions in the world. Of the 400 million tones produced globally, what percentage is made in Europe?
a. 10
b. 24
c. 38
d. 52
       
The insecticide DDT has been banned due to its health side effects. In what instances is the chemical still being used legally?
a. To control pests on some Asian cotton plantations
b. To combat malaria-transmitting mosquitoes
c. To keep large birds of prey from overpopulating
d. To maintain a high level of hygiene in tropic hospitals
       
What does the terms "POPs" stand for?
a. Permissible Organism Populations
b. Presently Observable Pollution
c. Persistent Organic Pollutants
d. Polluting Organic Pesticides
       
Which of these chemicals found in the home may be harmful to you?
a. Vinegar
b. Mothballs
c. Baking Soda
d. Hydrogen oxide
       
How much freshwater would one litre of motor oil spoil if disposed of improperly?
a. 100 litres
b. 1,000 litres
c. 10,000 litres
d. 1,000,000 litres
       
Whether a chemical is hazardous to humans or ecosystems depends on its:
a. Properties, form and concentration
b. The environmental medium in which it is found
c. The stages of potential exposure
d. All of the above
       
Dishwashing detergents could be:
a. Irritating to the skin and throat
b. Carcinogenic when mixed with water
c. Harmful to your health if you breathe in the fumes
d. None of the above
       
Motor oil:
a. Is a petroleum product
b. Often contains hazardous heavy metals such as cooper, zinc or magnesium
c. Could be carcinogenic
d. All of the above
       
Flea collars are used to protect dogs and cats from fleas and ticks. Which of the following statements is true?
a. The concentration of chemicals in flea collars is not harmful to human health.
b. All pets should wear flea collars.
c. Flea collars contain pesticides that are harmful to human health.
d. You should avoid getting your hands wet after touching a flea collar.
       
The main chemical groups present on European markets are found in:
a. Fertilisers
b. Pharmaceuticals
c. Plastics
d. Perfumes and cosmetics
       
Garden chemicals are used to protect plants from insects and weeds. You should:
a. Always follow the storage instructions
b. Store garden chemicals away from heat and dampness
c. Keep garden chemicals out of reach of children
d. All of the above
       
Most chemicals are:
a. Intended for final consumption
b. Used by different services
c. Used in agro-chemistry
d. Used widely in construction
       


 
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