Quiz 9.3

Any substance that poses a chemical hazard is considered a(n)

• A. toxicant.
• B. radon
• C. carbon monoxide

Choose the correct term with the statement that best describes it. can be in air, water, soil, paint, or dust and damages organs of the body

• A. asbestos
• B. lead
• C. pollution

Chemicals that cause cancer are called

• A. asbestos
• B. neurotoxins.
• C. carcinogens.

A chemical hazard is a toxic substance that may harm human health

• A. True
• B. False

What do asbestos, radon, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and lead all have in common?

• A. They are highly dangerous carcinogens.
• B. They are chemical hazards that can be found indoors.
• C. Exposure to them cannot be prevented.

A person can die from drinking too much water, too quickly.

• A. True
• B. False

Choose the correct term with the statement that best describes it. A colorless, odorless, and highly toxic radioactive gas that can build up in houses

• A. Radon
• B. Pollution
• C. Neurotoxin

A substance's toxicity depends not just on what it is, but also

• A. what its scientific name is.
• B. how much of it a person is exposed to.
• C. where it is found in the environment.

Choose the correct term with the statement that best describes it. a gas that can cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and eventually death

• A. carbon monoxide
• B. lead
• C. carcinogen

Chemicals that harm embryos and fetuses are called

• A. teratogens
• B. carcinogens
• C. neurotoxins