New York Substation Technician
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Rationales 2026 Q&A
acute effects -CORRECTANSWER caused by an immediate or single exposure and
results in an immediate health problem
Aquaculture -CORRECTANSWER The cultivation of seafood under controlled
conditions. A third of the words sea fish comes from aquaculture.
Biomagnification -CORRECTANSWER accumulation of pollutants at successive levels
of the food chain
bioremediation -CORRECTANSWER The use of living organisms (enzymes and
bacteria) to detoxify and restore polluted and degraded ecosystems
Carcinogen -CORRECTANSWER A cancer-causing substance
chronic effect -CORRECTANSWER takes place over a long period, often as a result of
exposure to low levels of a pollutant
, cost-benefit analysis -CORRECTANSWER The cause-and-effect connection the pros
and cons of an action as compared to no action.
dose-response relationship -CORRECTANSWER the relationship between the different
doses and the responses they generate
drift-net fishing -CORRECTANSWER the use of fishing nets of great length and depth.
By catch includes whales and turtles.
environmental risk analysis -CORRECTANSWER the comparing of the risk of a
situation to its related health benefits.
Statistical probability of damage from a hazard to the environment or human health.
Externalities -CORRECTANSWER economic side effects or by-products that affect an
uninvolved third party; can be negative or positive
hazardous chemicals -CORRECTANSWER cause harm by being flammable or
explosive, irritating or damaging the skin or lungs(strong acidic or alkaline substances
such as oven cleaners), interfering with or preventing oxygen uptake and distribution, or
inducing allergic reactions of the immune system.
heat island -CORRECTANSWER An area in which the air temperature is generally
higher than the temperature of surrounding rural areas.
Certification Exam – Questions and
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A
acute effects -CORRECTANSWER caused by an immediate or single exposure and
results in an immediate health problem
Aquaculture -CORRECTANSWER The cultivation of seafood under controlled
conditions. A third of the words sea fish comes from aquaculture.
Biomagnification -CORRECTANSWER accumulation of pollutants at successive levels
of the food chain
bioremediation -CORRECTANSWER The use of living organisms (enzymes and
bacteria) to detoxify and restore polluted and degraded ecosystems
Carcinogen -CORRECTANSWER A cancer-causing substance
chronic effect -CORRECTANSWER takes place over a long period, often as a result of
exposure to low levels of a pollutant
, cost-benefit analysis -CORRECTANSWER The cause-and-effect connection the pros
and cons of an action as compared to no action.
dose-response relationship -CORRECTANSWER the relationship between the different
doses and the responses they generate
drift-net fishing -CORRECTANSWER the use of fishing nets of great length and depth.
By catch includes whales and turtles.
environmental risk analysis -CORRECTANSWER the comparing of the risk of a
situation to its related health benefits.
Statistical probability of damage from a hazard to the environment or human health.
Externalities -CORRECTANSWER economic side effects or by-products that affect an
uninvolved third party; can be negative or positive
hazardous chemicals -CORRECTANSWER cause harm by being flammable or
explosive, irritating or damaging the skin or lungs(strong acidic or alkaline substances
such as oven cleaners), interfering with or preventing oxygen uptake and distribution, or
inducing allergic reactions of the immune system.
heat island -CORRECTANSWER An area in which the air temperature is generally
higher than the temperature of surrounding rural areas.
