If you were traveling from New York to Los Angeles, application of the risk management process would suggest you fly on a commercial aircraft as opposed to driving your car.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

In risk management, the risks are evaluated and decisions are made based on minimizing the risk factors.  Based on a miles traveled, commercial aircraft are safer then cars.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Examples of carcinogens include

a. ultraviolet radiation b. certain chemicals in tobacco smoke c. Arsenic d. A and C are correct e. All of the above are correct

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The rate of environmental changes on earth is

A. Slow, and therefore our ability to predict consequences is enhanced B. Similar to those seen in the geologic past C. Happening fast and consequences are uncertain D. Unknown

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Which of the following best matches the description?Stresses a balance between resource use and resource availability.

A. environmental justice B. Henry David Thoreau C. John Muir D. Aldo Leopold E. deep ecology F. Ralph Waldo Emerson G. development ethic H. conservation ethic I. Rachel Carson J. industrial ecology K. morals L. preservation ethic M. ethics

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