Human Health — Unit test Answers

Environmental conditions can affect food quality.

Which of the following is a risk associated with the application of biotechnology?a.decreased pesticide useb.decreased erosionc.increased agricultural yieldd.potential for the exchange of genetic material

Freshwater can be renewed, but environmentalists consider it nonrenewable. Why is there a contradiction in classification?

Amalia has the flu, a communicable disease that causes a cough and a runny nose. Which best describes how she likely got it?

How have scientific advancements helped reduce the impact of hazardous events on society?a.Scientific advancements have led to the ability to detect some hazardous events before they occur, allowing society to plan for them, mitigating their damage.b.Scientific advancements have led to the ability to prevent hazardous events.c.Scientific advancements have led to the ability to detect all hazardous events, preventing damage to society.d.Scientific advancements have not reduced the impact of hazardous events on society.