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