Health unit 5 test

pounds of American garbage per person per year

1,095

How many categories are there for abusable drugs?

4

Explain why amphibians are good early warning devices for water pollution.

The amphibians are a good warning device for water pollution because they will start to die if there is pollution in the water.

If you have questions about medicine, who should you ask?

a doctor a pharmacist

Motor vehicles are the greatest cause of --- pollution.

air

can cause damage to people's health as well as to the outward appearance of cars and buildings.

air pollution

Which of the following are contained within the troposphere?

all of Earth's living things all weather conditions

The effects of alcohol on the body and mind are determined by the------ that is consumed.

amount

According to scientific theories, if enough CFC's are released into the-------- , the ozone layer will be depleted.

atmosphere

A substance that naturally decomposes into harmless materials is called

biodegradable

is the principle natural means of recycling solid waste

decay

------- water is pure.

distilled

Select all of the following actions that do NOT reduce the effects of alcohol.

drinking coffee or something containing caffeine drink large amounts of water sleeping

Alcoholism can be developed with the first drink of alcohol.

false

All of the earth's life and weather exists within the stratosphere.

false

Every living thing on earth does not need water to survive.

false

Intoxication is another word for dehydration.

false

Lung cancer may only be caused by first hand smoke.

false

Street drugs are reliably pure.

false

The atmosphere is a combination of gases that encases and protects the moon.

false

The condition of the environment has no affect on its inhabitants.

false

The ozone layer is contained within the troposphere.

false

You can drink water directly from streams and rivers.

false

Your body does not need oxygen to function properly.

false

chlorofluorocarbons

freon

is a rapid way of turning solid waste back into nutrients.

incineration

Which of the following diseases are more common in tobacco users or those exposed to tobacco smoke?

lung cancer heart disease stroke ("brain attack") bladder cancer emphysema (destruction of lung tissue) bronchitis (infection of the airways) laryngeal (throat) cancer mouth cancer dental (tooth) decay asthma ear infections

hazardous waste

moter oil

In order to function properly, your body needs

oxygen

Consuming even moderate amounts of alcohol can cause drunkenness and ----- the body.

poison

particle pollution

smoke

From ancient times, alcohol has been created by the fermentation of .

sugers

Alcohol damages:

the brain the liver the heart the stomach

Using other means of------------ , like riding your bike, can help to reduce the amount of carbon monoxide-creating engines on the road.

transportation

Agricultural pollution occurs when livestock waste and agricultural chemicals enter the water supply.

true

Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the earth's atmosphere.

true

All drugs are considered poisons.

true

Drugs are not good for a persons body and emotional health.

true

Pollution in the environment affects living things.

true

Psychological dependence is when a person relies heavily upon a drug to avoid dealing with personal problems.

true

Water pollution not only affects the earth's water supply, but also the soil.

true

The ------- slows runoff of rain water, helping to prevent floods and erosion.

watershed

A healthy----- protects the land from ------

watershed erosion

Drugs can be placed into four categories:----- , -------depressants, and hallucinogens .

- narcotics - stimulants