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

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by applying sunscreen with a high SPF before going outside
B
by wearing fashionable sunglasses when she is outside
C
by getting a good suntan before going to the beach
D
by doing her gardening only during peak sun hours
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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 material is a common indoor air pollutant?

A
smog
B
natural gas
C
vehicle exhaust
D
oxygen
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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 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.
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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 activity is a goal of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

A
promoting public health on a local scale
B
ensuring that people prepare clean food in their homes
C
combating infectious diseases for a small group of people
D
working with different governments and worldwide partners
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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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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

A
to report the number of cases of people who have cholera symptoms
B
to provide health guidelines about effects from waterborne diseases
C
to enforce standards that focus on chemical discharge into bodies of water
D
to carry out research that investigates how dirty water affects human health

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