Environmental Health and Safety Answers

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Which effects of sun exposure are immediate? Check all that apply.

A
rashes
B
freckles
C
sunburn
D
skin aging
E
skin cancer
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Which strategy would a global health organization most likely use to reduce health effects from air pollution?

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

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

A
Promote health-planning operations to limit lead exposure at home.
B
Evaluate the number of countries affected by lead exposure.
C
Create general national guidelines for working with lead.
D
Carry out research on the worldwide effects of lead products.
5

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 activity should be considered when thinking about sun safety?

A
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 material is a common indoor air pollutant?

A
smog
B
natural gas
C
vehicle exhaust
D
oxygen
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Which is a source of water pollution?

A
solid waste accumulation at a landfill
B
black smoke released from a large truck
C
chemical waste discharged from an oil refinery
D
particulates released by burning fossil fuels
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How can Jared most effectively help minimize local environmental health issues within his community?

A
by doing research and getting informed about local environmental problems
B
by contacting global nonprofits about issues and learning about their services
C
by monitoring the use of harmful chemicals among local businesses
D
by finding funded research initiatives that monitor pollution-related diseases

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