Chapter 1 Vocab

What does "deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)" stand for?

• The molecule that carries genetic information

• The study of animal behavior

• The process of weathering rocks

• The practice of healthy eating

What does geography study?

• The physical features and human activity on Earth

• The structure of DNA

• The customs of a group

• The process of cell division

Which of these is a synonym for "culture"?

• Civilization

• Gene

• Geography

• DNA

Why is it important for Kai, a health educator, to understand what influences people's eating habits?

• Because they can be changed to improve health outcomes

• Because they determine the shape of continents

• Because they are inherited from parents

• Because they are part of the earth’s structure

Which word means the condition of a person's body or mind and if they are sick or injured?

• health

• media

• homelessness

• life span

Which word means being unwell or having a disease?

• health

• illness

• media

• mental health

Why is optimal health important?

• It allows people to function at their best physically and mentally

• It guarantees a long life span

• It prevents all illnesses

• It is only related to media exposure

Which term means actions or conditions that lower the chance of bad health outcomes?

• Protective factors

• Risk factors

• Wellness

• Pollution

Which word describes a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being?

• Health

• Illness

• Environment

• Symptoms

Which of these is a protective factor?

• Wearing a seatbelt

• Smoking cigarettes

• Ignoring safety rules

• Skipping meals