Environmental Health and Safety Instruction and Assignment

In 1976, the average blood lead level was about _____ µg/dL. The amount of lead used in a 6-month period in 1978 was about _____ 10^3 tons.

- 16 - 85

The region with the highest number of deaths due to air pollution is _____ . About 5.5 million people died as a result of air pollution in _____ .

- the Western Pacific - Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific

What advice should you give Hannah about her decision? Check all that apply. a) "You are increasing your risk for skin cancer." b) "At least having a base tan will prevent you from further skin damage." c) "A terrible sunburn can form on your body." d) "Your skin will age a lot faster than normal." e) "It is okay if you do not wear sunblock now, but you should put some on this afternoon."

a) "You are increasing your risk for skin cancer." c) "A terrible sunburn can form on your body." d) "Your skin will age a lot faster than normal."

According to this passage, which scenario would be in violation of the CWA? a) An oil refinery directly channels chemical wastewater into surrounding man-made ditches. b) Builders construct a landfill that uses liners to reduce wastewater from seeping into the ground. c) A water quality expert at a lake records the level of a toxic chemical below current standards. d) A paper mill factory gets permission to release an approved amount of discharge into a stream.

a) An oil refinery directly channels chemical wastewater into surrounding man-made ditches.

What would you suggest as a strategy to reduce pollution globally? a) Implement policies to reduce fossil fuel emissions around the world. b) Monitor the volume of pollutants released from cars and other vehicles in Africa. c) Create pamphlets about air pollution health effects and distribute them to the Americas. d) Enforce strict regulations by fining industries that release air pollutants in Europe.

a) Implement policies to reduce fossil fuel emissions around the world.

What influenced Mia's decisions about sunscreen and sun exposure? Check all that apply. a) Mia chose to get a tan because she thought she looked better with one. b) Mia was unaware that sun exposure causes cancer. c) Most of Mia's friends also went tanning. d) Mia's cancer diagnosis convinced her to stop tanning. e) Many of the celebrities Mia admired had tanned skin. f) Mia did not think that tanning was risky.

a) Mia chose to get a tan because she thought she looked better with one. c) Most of Mia's friends also went tanning. e) Many of the celebrities Mia admired had tanned skin. f) Mia did not think that tanning was risky.

What short-term symptoms of exposure to pesticides should the health department warn viewers about? a) People may feel nauseous or experience dizziness following exposure to the water. b) People may exhibit symptoms characteristic of damage to the nervous system. c) There is concern that cancer can occur in those who drink the contaminated water. d) Infertility rates may increase within this community affected by the recent release.

a) People may feel nauseous or experience dizziness following exposure to the water.

After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, many public health officials predicted a cholera outbreak would occur. Why did they make this prediction? a) People were drinking contaminated water. b) People were inhaling dust from crumbled buildings. c) People were eating near contaminated dump sites. d) People were boiling their water before use.

a) People were drinking contaminated water.

Amalya is concerned about environmental issues in her area. For example, she recently heard something about a problem in her local water supply, but she is not sure what the issue is. What steps can Amalya take to ensure she stays informed about environmental issues? Check all that apply. a) She can pay attention to local news broadcasts when environmental issues are mentioned. b) She can search her local newspaper's website for information about environmental issues. c) She can ask her friends if they know what is going on. d) She can subscribe to e-mails sent by environmental organizations in her area. e) She can pay attention to pollution or water advisories given out by her state's agencies.

a) She can pay attention to local news broadcasts when environmental issues are mentioned. b) She can search her local newspaper's website for information about environmental issues. d) She can subscribe to e-mails sent by environmental organizations in her area. e) She can pay attention to pollution or water advisories given out by her state's agencies.

What information about sun exposure and cancer risk can Sarah use in her editorial? Check all that apply. a) Teens seem to understand that the sun can cause cancer, but they often fail to protect themselves. b) Teens do not need to use sunscreen as often as adults, because they have little cancer risk at their age. c) Sunscreen is more important for adults than for teens and younger children. d) Most teenagers do not realize that sun exposure can lead to cancer. e) Most lifetime melanoma risk comes from sun exposure when people are young, but teens are less likely to use sunscreen during this time.

a) Teens seem to understand that the sun can cause cancer, but they often fail to protect themselves. e) Most lifetime melanoma risk comes from sun exposure when people are young, but teens are less likely to use sunscreen during this time.

Zara learns in school how to reduce water pollution. What does she do when she gets home to help with this? Check all that apply. a) reminds her parents not to flush medications down the toilet b) discards used cooking oil in a bag rather than down the drain c) runs the dishwater when it is only partially full with dirty dishes d) reminds her dad not to toss the old radiator fluid down the storm drain e) asks her mom to use store-bought pesticide spray for their garden

a) reminds her parents not to flush medications down the toilet b) discards used cooking oil in a bag rather than down the drain d) reminds her dad not to toss the old radiator fluid down the storm drain

Sarah would like to write a newspaper editorial about the effects of sun exposure. What long-term effects should she include? Check all that apply. a) skin cancer b) wrinkles c) vitamin D exposure d) skin discoloration e) sagging skin f) a healthy glow

a) skin cancer b) wrinkles d) skin discoloration e) sagging skin

Which actions contribute to land pollution? Check all that apply. a) throwing trash on the ground b) driving a car around town c) using plug-in air fresheners d) choosing plastic grocery bags e) leaking runoff from farm fertilizers

a) throwing trash on the ground d) choosing plastic grocery bags e) leaking runoff from farm fertilizers

What can be concluded from this graph? a) Removing lead from gasoline in the 1970s was an ineffective policy regulation. b) There is a correlation between blood lead levels and the use of lead in fuel. c) People should strongly minimize their exposure to lead while filling their gas tanks. d) Running errands without consolidating trips does not affect lead exposure.

b) There is a correlation between blood lead levels and the use of lead in fuel.

Which purchase would cause concern about exposure to lead? a) buying a gallon of paint from the local hardware store b) buying gas for a car or truck over 20 years old c) buying a historic home built in the 1940s d) buying pesticide from the local gardening center

c) buying a historic home built in the 1940s

Sora lives near a farm that performs aerial pesticide spraying every month. She notices a yellow haze around her home after each spray. What might she do to minimize her risk of pesticide exposure? a) wash vegetables purchased from the supermarket b) select organic produce from the local farmers' market c) take off her shoes at the door before entering her home d) repaint the walls inside her home with lead-free paint

c) take off her shoes at the door before entering her home

Indoor Air Pollutant

carbon monoxide cat litter box carpet dust and dirt

Outdoor Air Pollutant

coal-burning particulates vehicle exhaust waste incinerator gases

Which statement is accurate about malignant mesothelioma? a) Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that typically forms in the heart. b) Only a small number of mesothelioma cases have been caused by exposure to asbestos. c) Mesothelioma develops quickly and can be detected within a few years of exposure. d) The family members of those exposed to asbestos are also at risk for mesothelioma.

d) The family members of those exposed to asbestos are also at risk for mesothelioma.

After learning about the hazardous effects of land pollution, Nicholas would like to do his part in reducing land pollution. What should he do? a) purchase a case of plastic water bottles b) choose plastic bags at the grocery store c) discard cardboard in trash bins d) wrap gifts with a paper shopping bag

d) wrap gifts with a paper shopping bag