Tobacco and Vapes: Health Risks Quiz

Which of the following is a similarity between tobacco and vapes (e-cigarettes)?

• Both are made from dried plant leaves

• Both contain nicotine as the addictive chemical

• Both are only available as cigarettes

• Both are free from harmful chemicals

What is a short-term effect that can result from using tobacco or vapes?

• Improved memory

• Coughing and wheezing

• Stronger immune system

• Increased appetite

Why might the use of tobacco or vapes increase the risk of addiction to other substances in the long term?

• Because they improve brain development

• Because nicotine is an addictive chemical that can lead to further substance use

• Because they are only used by adults

• Because they contain only natural ingredients

A student is planning a presentation on the health risks of tobacco and vapes. Which evidence from the material best supports the claim that both have serious long-term health effects?

• Both are available in different forms like pens and mods

• Both can cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and impact brain development

• Both are battery-operated devices

• Both are safe if used occasionally

Which of the following statements best describes the number of harmful chemicals in commercial tobacco smoke and their potential effects?

• There are more than 7,000 harmful chemicals in commercial tobacco smoke, and about 70 can cause cancer.

• There are about 70 chemicals in commercial tobacco smoke, and all of them cause cancer.

• There are less than 100 chemicals in commercial tobacco smoke, and none cause cancer.

• There are more than 7,000 chemicals in commercial tobacco smoke, but none are harmful.

Which chemical found in tobacco smoke is described as a colorless, strong-smelling substance used to create glue and building materials?

• Formaldehyde

• Benzene

• Acrolein

• Diacetyl

Why is diacetyl, a chemical used in microwave popcorn, considered dangerous when inhaled?

• It is linked to a lung disease called Bronchiolitis Obliterans, also known as "popcorn lung."

• It causes skin irritation.

• It is used to control weeds and bacteria.

• It is used to produce perfumes.

Compare the uses of acrolein and formaldehyde as described in the image. What is a key difference in their applications?

• Acrolein is used to control weeds and bacteria, while formaldehyde is used to create glue and building materials.

• Both are used to create glue.

• Formaldehyde is used to control weeds, while acrolein is used in adhesives.

• Both are used to produce perfumes.

Given the information in the image, what reasoning can you use to explain why commercial tobacco smoke is considered highly dangerous to health?

• It contains thousands of harmful chemicals, including substances that can cause cancer and serious lung diseases.

• It only contains harmless flavoring agents.

• It is only dangerous if used in large quantities.

• It is safe because it contains chemicals used in everyday products.

Which of the following is a strategy used by the tobacco industry to entice kids to start smoking?

• Marketing candy and fruit flavored products

• Promoting healthy eating habits

• Sponsoring sports for youth

• Offering free gym memberships