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WorksheetsL2 TD1Chemical pollution
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
How many synthetic chemicals are found in humans according to the report?
500
1,200
3,600
10,000
What are PFAS often called?
(a)
Which of these health problems is linked to PFAS?
Liver damage
Chronic diseases
Broken bones
What percentage of the world breathes unsafe air according to the report?
90%
50%
20%
75%
Exposure to pesticides before birth increases the risk of which?
Childhood leukemia and lymphoma
Diabetes
Asthma
Heart disease
What does “synthetic” mean in the text?
Harmless
Edible
Made in a laboratory
Made in nature
What does “prenatal exposure” refer to?
A) Exposure after birth
B) Exposure before birth
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Exposure to water
True or False: PFAS are natural substances.
True
False
The report says the impacts of chemical pollution are underestimated
TRUE
FALSE
How is the impact of pesticide use on cancer compared to smoking?
About the same
Less dangerous
Only affects adults
Not harmful at all
What is the primary source of PFAS contamination in drinking water?
B) Agricultural runoff
A) Industrial discharges
C) Household products
D) Natural sources
Which of the following is a common health effect associated with long-term exposure to pesticides?
Increased energy levels
Enhanced vision
Neurological disorders
Improved immune function
What does the term “bioaccumulation” refer to in the context of chemical exposure?
A) Accumulation of chemicals in the environment
D) Release of chemicals into the air
B) Accumulation of chemicals in living organisms
C) Breakdown of chemicals in the body
