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WorksheetsReview PH 506 Environmental Determinants of Health - Online
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
In one sentence, describe something new you learned in the Environmental Determinants of Health course?
Which invited speakers talk did you like more?
Planetary health (Dr. Renzo Guinto)
Pesticides (Dr. Briana Chronister)
Microplastics (Dr. Adriana Alvarez An
Environmental health pathways in DEHQ
Which are the three elements of One Health?
Human health
Environmental health
Animal health
Occupational health
Green technology
What are some environmental challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries?
Climate change
Contaminated drinking water
Water shortages
Chemical releases
What are the three main routes of exposure to toxins in humans?
Ingestion
Dermal
Inhalation
Exhalation
What is the main source of water for California (and Baja California)?
The Colorado River
The Tijuana River
Underground water
Desalinated water from the Pacific Ocean
Mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and flies can transmit what type of diseases?
Zoonosis
Vector-borne diseases
Rabies
Intoxication
Which of the following are characteristics of hazardous waste?
What was the COP21 - Paris Agreement about?
To prevent the extinction of species
To develop research about climate change
To limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels
To make international alliances to promote economic growth
The following are some factors that influence toxicological damage: dose and route of exposure.
True
False
The burning of fossil fuels creates: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
True
False
Which type of radiation damages DNA?
Ultraviolet radiation
Non-ionizing radiation
Thermal radiation
Ionizing radiation
What is the LD-50 (lethal dose for 50% of the population) for Toxin B?
Self-harm is the most common type of injury in the US.
False
True
What is the difference between a toxin and a toxicant?
Both are toxic substances, a toxin came from a toxicant
There is not difference
A toxin is created in laboratories and a toxicant in the environment
Both are toxic substances, toxicants are man-made and toxins are made by living organisms
Which of the following is NOT a natural component of the air?
Sulfur dioxide
Oxigen
Water vapor
Nitrogen
Which of the following are examples of occupational diseases?
Asbestosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, noise-induced hearing loss
Food allergies
Which are the three most hazardous metals/metalloids for human health?
Lead, mercury, arsenic
Bismuth, selenium, chromium
Iron, nickel, titanium
Copper, zinc, aluminum
How can we prevent foodborne diseases?
Practice proper food handling techniques
Store food at room temperature
Use unprocessed ingredients in cooking
Clean once a week
Which of the following is NOT a principle for environmental policy development?
Environmental sustainability
Prioritizing economic growth
The polluter-pays principle
Environmental justice
Which is the most important environmental regulatory agency in the US?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Department of Energy (DOE)
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