Chapter 9 - Environmental Health
Authored by Joshua Whittaker
Science
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the cause of malaria?
a parasite transmitted by mosquitos
a bacteria transmitted by ticks
a virus transmitted by mosquitos
a parasite transmitted by ticks
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Match the following hazards
Physical
viruses, bacteria, and other organisms that cause disease.
Chemical
natural disasters
Biological
exposure to disinfectants, pesticides, and other toxic compounds
Social
lifestyle choices like smoking and diet
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which two (2) statements are true about dose-response curves for chemical toxicities?
Low doses are often safer than high doses.
All chemicals are toxic at a high enough concentration.
High doses are usually less dangerous than low doses.
Dose-response curves measure how quickly chemicals evaporate from the environment.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which age group is generally most sensitive to chemicals?
the elderly
teenagers
fetuses, infants, and children
adults
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Match the following
Accidents
The leading cause of death among teenagers in the US
Cardiovascular (heart) disease
The leading cause of death of all humans worldwide.
Malaria
A leading cause of death for children in many developing countries
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
Match the definitions
Pathogen
a measure of how harmful a substance is
Toxicity
a disease that has appeared in the human population for the first time
Epidemiology
disease causing agents like bacteria, viruses, and parasites
Emerging disease
disease carrying organisms, like mosquitoes and ticks
Vector
the study of disease in human populations
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organization responds to emerging diseases in the United States?
World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations (UN)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Bank
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