Chapter 9 Environmental Health

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What is a transform earthquake?

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A type of earthquake that occurs along transform boundaries where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What can an underwater earthquake trigger?

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A tsunami.

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What does toxicity refer to?

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The degree to which a substance can harm an organism.

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What are neurotoxins?

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Substances that can harm the nervous system, such as mercury.

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Is asbestos harmful only when inhaled?

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True.

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What is a divergent earthquake?

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An earthquake that occurs at divergent boundaries where tectonic plates move apart.

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What is a convergent earthquake?

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An earthquake that occurs at convergent boundaries where tectonic plates collide.

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What is the dose-response relationship?

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The relationship between the amount of a substance and the severity of its effect on an organism.

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What is an example of a neurotoxin?

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Mercury, particularly in its use in hat-making.

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What is the primary risk of inhaling asbestos fibers?

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They can become trapped in the lungs and cause serious health issues.