It addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all related factors impacting behaviors.

Which of the following is not a way to manage environmental issues in our community?

Which of these is NOT an example of human made pollution?

Large factories often use fossil fuels which produce lots of toxic chemicals.

2 causes of Indoor Air Quality Problems are:

Many countries depend on the energy from fossil fuels. Some scientists suggest using renewable sources of energy instead. Why would scientists MOST likely suggest using renewable sources of energy?

Which of the following would be a way to reduce air pollution?

Which is a step you could take to reduce your carbon footprint?

The ___________ __________ _________ is a government agency in charge of regulating and enforcing environmental laws regarding the health of the land, water, and air. The EPA regularly assesses the environment for potential health-related issues to protect human health, and it also educates the public on minimizing health risks posed by the environment.

The three major gases that pollute the air and contribute to climate change are carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

_________ _________consists of tiny particles, such as dust, mold, smoke, soot, asbestos fibers, and droplets of liquid, found in both indoor and outdoor air.

_______ _______is a colorless, odorless gas produced when carbon in fuel is not burned completely. If inhaled, this toxic gas can deprive tissues of oxygen. A person who is breathing _________ ________ gas is unaware that he or she is suffocating and can pass out in as little as ten minutes.

Hazardous materials, such as paints,

batteries, electronic devices, and pesticides wanted at landfills. These materials are not banned from landfills and

don't have to be disposed of at special collection sites.

___________is the destruction of forests to clear land for human use or to harvest wood for

manufacturing or fuel.

Urban sprawl refers to the development of new communities onto ________ ________.

School counselors, school nurses, crisis hotlines, licensed psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and social workers are all examples of _________ __________ resources.

People who suffer from ________ can manage this condition by avoiding substances that trigger attacks, such as pollen, mold spores, dust, tobacco smoke, pet dander, dust mites, and air pollution.

Common __________, or triggers of allergic reactions, that are found in the environment include pollen, mold spores, poison ivy, mosquito bites, bee stings, and certain medicines. Common food allergens include peanuts, shellfish, milk, fish, soy, eggs, and tree nuts.