Wait, We JUST Banned Asbestos?

Wait, We JUST Banned Asbestos?

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Science, Health Sciences, Chemistry, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the risks of asbestos exposure, its historical uses, and the ongoing efforts to ban it in the U.S. It highlights the health risks, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, and explains the controversy surrounding chrysotile asbestos. The role of asbestos in chlorine production and alternative materials are also covered. The video concludes with a hopeful outlook on the complete ban of asbestos.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of asbestos is being phased out in the US as of March 2024?

Chrysotile

Amosite

Amphibole

Crocidolite

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a common use of asbestos in the 1970s?

Cosmetics

Food packaging

Brake pads

Textile manufacturing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary health risk associated with asbestos exposure?

Skin irritation

Lung damage and cancer

Hearing loss

Vision impairment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hypothesis suggests that chrysotile asbestos is less harmful due to its quicker clearance from the lungs?

Chrysotile theory

Amphibole hypothesis

Fiber theory

Silicon hypothesis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the continued use of chrysotile asbestos despite its health risks?

Government subsidies

Commercial importance

Lack of alternatives

Public demand

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material is currently used as an alternative to asbestos in chlorine production?

Lead

Fluoropolymers

Copper

Mercury

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated number of asbestos-related deaths in the US each year?

20,000

30,000

10,000

40,000