Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Section 1 – Pollution and Human Health
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Pollutants caused by poor sanitation that can lead to gastrointestinal
infections include
a. | bacteria in food. | b. | pesticides in food. | c. | lead in
water. | d. | All of the above |
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All of the following are natural causes of pollution except
a. | dust storms. | b. | volcanoes. | c. | wildfires. | d. | vehicle
exhaust. |
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Air pollution is a major health problem caused by the burning of fuels in
a. | vehicles. | b. | home furnaces. | c. | power plants and
factories. | d. | All of the above |
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Much of the pollution in the environment is a result of
a. | the use of too much water. | b. | the use of landfills. | c. | inadequate waste
disposal. | d. | inadequate pollution-control devices in industry. |
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Most of the cases of organophosphate poisoning occur in people who are
a. | applying the chemical to crops. | b. | eating fruits and vegetables with chemical
residues. | c. | inhaling the chemical while working in gas stations. | d. | working in factories
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Matching
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Section 1 – Pollution and Human Health
Choose the letter of
the term or phrase that best matches the description.
a. | toxicology | d. | particulate | b. | epidemiologist | e. | risk assessment | c. | dose |
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Scientists use this to determine how to keep a disease from spreading.
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People breathe this into their lungs.
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A person is exposed to this amount of a chemical.
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Scientists use this to study the harmful effects of pollutants on
organisms.
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Process used to estimate the harm that might be caused by a substance.
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