Environmental Hazards and Human Health

This is a type of hazard that are from harmful chemicals that we can get from air, water, soil, food and human-made products.

• Biological hazards

• Chemical hazards

• Natural hazards

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This substance can cause temporary/permanent harm or death

• toxicity

• toxic chemical

• chemical hazard

These are chemicals or forms of radiation that cause or increase genetic mutations

• carcinogens

• mutagens

• teratogens

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Which of the following is considered a biological hazard?

• Viruses

• Pesticides

• Earthquakes

• Radiation

What is the primary cause of acid rain?

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydropower

What is the main effect of greenhouse gases on Earth's climate?

• Cooling the atmosphere

• Warming the atmosphere

• Increasing biodiversity

• Decreasing sea levels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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Which of the following is a method to reduce air pollution?

• Deforestation

• Carpooling

• Using coal

• Increasing industrial activity

What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

• Biodiversity

• Biomass

• Biogeography

• Biomagnification

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased oxygen levels

• Loss of biodiversity

• Decrease in carbon dioxide

• Increase in water supply

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