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Environmental pollution does not affect an individual’s health.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following environmental risks is most likely to lead to digestive health issues?

A
meat contamination
B
air pollution
C
fertilizer use
D
none of the above
3

Which of the following is a health risk associated with ozone depletion?

A
diabetes
B
depression
C
skin cancer
D
obesity
4

Pollution is not an issue in indoor environments.

A
T
B
F
5

Which of the following is a valid explanation as to why children are at a higher risk to health effects relating to environmental hazards?

A
Children’s smaller lungs make them more likely to fill up with harmful chemicals.
B
Children’s immune systems are not fully developed causing them to be at a higher risk.
C
Children have less outdoor exposure, making them less adapted to outside conditions.
D
Children take more shallow breaths than adults, causing them to inhale contaminants more frequently.
6

Which of the following factors will not affect a balanced physiology?

A
elevation
B
precipitation type
C
humidity
D
sun exposure
7

Which of the following health issues is the least likely to arise from environmental factors related to climate?

A
heat exhaustion
B
elevation sickness
C
skin cancer
D
heart disease
8

How can the application of insecticides and herbicides affect an individual’s health?

A
Insecticides and herbicides can potentially contaminate foods.
B
Insecticides and herbicides increase the disease rate of agricultural plants.
C
The application of herbicides and pesticides reduces the vitamin content of crops.
D
Herbicides and insecticides increase the health value of crops by adding necessary nutrients.
9

What is a possible health effect of exposure to smoke and asbestos in an indoor environment?

A
skin cancer
B
nerve damage
C
lung problems
D
reproductive issues
10

Common household cleaning products can be a potential health hazard.

A
T
B
F
11

Which of the following groups of individuals is at the highest risk for environmentally induced health risks?

A
infants
B
teenagers
C
college students
D
adults
12

Which of the following has no impact on human health?

A
global environment
B
outdoor environment
C
indoor environment
D
none of the above
13

Which of the following environmental factors is a concern in both indoor and outdoor environments?

A
air quality
B
acid rain
C
vehicle exhaust
D
industrial waste
14

Which of the following has no impact on human health?

A
global environment
B
outdoor environment
C
indoor environment
D
none of the above
15

Which of the following health problems is not likely to be magnified by exposure to air pollution?

A
heart attacks
B
diabetes
C
asthma
D
strokes
16

Environmental conditions can affect food quality.

A
T
B
F
17

The typical home contains _______ hazardous products.

A
no
B
less than two
C
several
D
thousands of
18

The typical home contains _______ hazardous products.

A
no
B
less than two
C
several
D
thousands of
19

How can the application of insecticides and herbicides affect an individual’s health?

A
Insecticides and herbicides can potentially contaminate foods.
B
Insecticides and herbicides increase the disease rate of agricultural plants.
C
The application of herbicides and pesticides reduces the vitamin content of crops.
D
Herbicides and insecticides increase the health value of crops by adding necessary nutrients.
20

Which of the following groups of individuals is at the highest risk for environmentally induced health risks?

A
infants
B
teenagers
C
college students
D
adults

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