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Environmental Health and Safety Answers

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How does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promote health?

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by cleaning up hazardous materials
B
by issuing health guidelines
C
by enforcing health policy rules
D
by reporting environmental problems
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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

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by monitoring a toxic spill that affects a drinking water supply
B
by providing pamphlets related to the quality of drinking water
C
by carrying out research about the effects of large discharges
D
by controlling the amount of water people use in their homes
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Which is an environmental concern?

A
having groundwater affected by a nearby landfill
B
taking plastic containers to a recycling facility
C
running the dishwasher only when it is full
D
treating and processing water for a community
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Which is a long-term effect of sun exposure?

A
a bright red rash after sitting in the sun
B
a stinging burn that is sensitive to touch
C
a change in skin complexion or sallowness
D
a cluster of freckles appearing on the skin
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Which material is a common indoor air pollutant?

A
smog
B
natural gas
C
vehicle exhaust
D
oxygen
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Which strategy can a state health department initiate to improve health?

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Research the accessibility of health clinics in a certain region.
B
Inspect and license health facilities that provide services to people.
C
Develop treatments for respiratory illnesses caused by air pollution.
D
Work with different countries to find ways to reduce environment-related diseases.
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Which effects of sun exposure are immediate? Check all that apply.rashesfrecklessunburnskin agingskin cancer

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rashes
B
freckles
C
sunburn
D
skin aging
E
skin cancer
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Which activity should be considered when thinking about sun safety?

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researching the amount of sunscreen to apply to the skin
B
identifying fashion trends associated with sun protection
C
listening to a person discuss the discomfort of a sun hat
D
viewing ads that promote the attractiveness of tanned skin
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Which strategy would a global health organization most likely use to reduce health effects from air pollution?

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Suggest technologies that can be adapted worldwide for different uses.
B
Monitor respiratory diseases related to air pollution in a small town.
C
Provide health guidelines to a certain region suffering from air pollution.
D
Work to reduce harmful emissions produced by a local business.
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Which is a source of land pollution?

A
heavy traffic producing large amounts of exhaust
B
mold growing on an indoor windowsill
C
people smoking tobacco outside a building
D
fertilizer running off from a large agricultural farm

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