Environmental Health and Safety

Question 1

Which is a source of water pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

chemical waste discharged from an oil refinery

Question 2

Which activity is a goal of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

working with different governments and worldwide partners

Question 3

Read this US policy on clean water.The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface water.–Summary of the Clean Water Act, Environmental Protection Agency

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by monitoring a toxic spill that affects a drinking water supply

Question 4

Which strategy would a global health organization most likely use to reduce health effects from air pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Suggest technologies that can be adapted worldwide for different uses.

Question 5

Which material is a common indoor air pollutant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

natural gas

Question 6

Which activity should be considered when thinking about sun safety?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

researching the amount of sunscreen to apply to the skin

Question 7

Which strategy can a state health department initiate to improve health?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Inspect and license health facilities that provide services to people.

Question 8

Lucia spends much time outdoors and has developed freckles on her skin.How can she best prevent more freckles from appearing?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by applying sunscreen with a high SPF before going outside

Question 9

Which step would a state health department most likely take to reduce lead exposure?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Promote health-planning operations to limit lead exposure at home.

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