Environmental Health Hazards

These are chemicals that harm or cause birth defects.

• carcinogens

• mutagens

• teratogens

Check all the items that you can do when you are exposed to hormone disrupters.

• Avoid processed, prepackaged and canned goods

• Eat certified organic produced meats

• Avoid artificial air fresheners, fabric softeners and dryer sheets

• Use vinyl shower curtains

• Use glass and ceramic cookware

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

This is a measure of the ability of a substance to cause injury, illness or death

• toxicity

• natural chemicals

• phytochemicals

This is the quantity of a harmful chemical that has been ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin

• dose

• size

• measurement

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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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following is considered a biological environmental health hazard?

• Viruses

• Pesticides

• Heavy metals

• Radiation

What is the primary source of lead exposure in older homes?

• Paint

• Water pipes

• Soil

• Air

Which of the following is a common indoor air pollutant that can cause respiratory issues?

• Carbon monoxide

• Radon

• Asbestos

• All of the above

What is the term for the study of how environmental factors affect human health?

• Toxicology

• Epidemiology

• Ecology

• Environmental health

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following is a chemical hazard commonly found in household cleaning products?

• Ammonia

• Bacteria

• Mold

• Dust mites