Pollution and Human Health

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Scientists use this to determine how to keep a disease from spreading.

• a. toxicology

• b. epidemiology

• c. dose

• d. particulate

• e. risk assessment

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People breathe this into their lungs.

• a. toxicology

• b. epidemiology

• c. dose

• d. particulate

• e. risk assessment

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

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A person is exposed to this amount of a chemical.

• a. toxicology

• b. epidemiology

• c. dose

• d. particulate

• e. risk assessment

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Scientists use this to study the harmful effects of pollutants on organisms.

• a. toxicology

• b. epidemiology

• c. dose

• d. particulate

• e. risk assessment

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Process used to estimate the harm that might be caused by a substance.

• a. toxicology

• b. epidemiology

• c. dose

• d. particulate

• e. risk assessment

Pollutants caused by poor sanitation that can lead to gastrointestinal infections include

• a. bacteria in food.

• b. pesticides in food.

• c. lead in water.

• d. All of the above

All of the following are natural causes of pollution except

• a. dust storms..

• b. volcanoes.

• c. wildfires.

• d. vehicle exhaust.

Air pollution is a major health problem caused by the burning of fuels in

• a. vehicles.

• b. home furnaces.

• c. power plants and factories.

• d. All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Much of the pollution in the environment is a result of

• a. the use of too much water.

• b. the use of landfills.

• c. inadequate waste disposal.

• d. inadequate pollution control devices in industry.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Most of the cases of organophosphate poisoning occur in people who are

• a. applying the chemical to crops.

• b. eating fruits and vegetables with chemical residues.

• c. inhaling the chemical while working in gas stations.

• d. working in factories with various chemicals.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7