Human Geography and Health Quiz

Which environmental variable is linked to the incidence of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

• Air pollution

• Sunlight exposure

• Humidity

• Temperature

What is the main cause of outdoor air pollution ?

• Vehicle emissions

• Agricultural waste incineration

• Industrial processes

• Forest fires

How many deaths globally were attributable to household air pollution in 2012?

• 6.7 million

• 4.3 million

• 2.5 million

• 8.9 million

What is the estimated number of deaths annually attributable to unsafe water and poor sanitation and hygiene according to the WHO?

• 2 million

• 4 million

• 1 million

• 3 million

Which disease is caused by bacteria and chemicals in water that people drink?

• Diarrhoeal diseases

• Schistosomiasis

• Malaria

• Legionellosis

What is the estimated number of people living in areas at risk of malaria transmission according to the text?

• 2.5 billion

• 4.5 billion

• 1.5 billion

• 3.4 billion

Where does the highest concentration of malaria cases and deaths occur?

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

What is the primary source of indoor air pollution in developing countries?

• Vehicle emissions

• Industrial processes

• Household combustion of solid fuels

• Agricultural waste incineration

Which disease is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water?

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Legionellosis

• Schistosomiasis

What is the estimated number of people globally who lack access to clean cooking facilities?

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 3 billion

• 4 billion