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The Environment and the Individual

Question 21 • Environmental Science A

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

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

Explanation

Heat exhaustion can result from hot weather, elevation sickness from high altitude, and skin cancer from exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Heart disease has many possible causes, but it is least directly associated with environmental factors related to climate among these choices. The correct choice is heart disease.

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