Environmental Health Pearson Environmental Science

Which best describes the benefits of a healthy environment?

• Less disease, less health care costs

• Active community involvement

• More budget for health problems, increased supply of medicines

• More community projects for community development

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Which of the following problems is a leading cause of environmental destruction?

• Soil Erosion

• Oil spill

• illegal mining

• deforestation

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What environmental problem does this picture depict?

• Deforestation

• Improper waste disposal

• Flashflood

• Oil spill

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Substances that contaminate the environment and can harm people are ___________________.

• Siblings

• Dirt

• pollutants

• germs

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True or false. You can see bacteria and viruses in contaminated water.

• True

• False

True or false. Biodegradable products break down without causing harm to the environment.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

It refers to the health status of a defined group of people and actions to protect and and improve the health of the community.

• Community Health

• Health Education

• Population Health

• Health Promotion

Which of the following is not a way to manage environmental issues in our community?

• Recycling

• Reduce food waste

• Car pooling

• Increase the use of plastics

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following refers to any method used to discard unwanted substances or materials?

• Pollution

• Waste Disposal

• Recycling

• Climate Change

Which is a destructive change in the environment which harms health?

• Pollution

• Climate Change

• Population

• Incineration

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