Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Unit 8 Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which disease could be described as infectious?

a)

mononucleosis

b)

  • cerebral palsy

c)

schizophrenia

d)

  • hemophilia

2.

Which factor does not determine one’s lifestyle?

a)

  • habits

b)

genetics

c)

decisions

d)

behavior

3.

Which factor is not a common trigger for asthma?

a)

mold

b)

  • pollen

c)

dander

d)

sunlight

4.

How can the risk of developing arthritis be reduced?

a)

  • by taking a multivitamin

b)

  • by controlling your weight

c)

by doing high-impact aerobics

d)

  • by getting enough vitamin D

5.

Which question should be asked to determine how much control a person has over their medical care?

a)

Do I call or go to a doctor when I am sick?

b)

Which type of insurance do my parents have?

c)

How much does insurance cost?

d)

Does my insurance cover this procedure?

6.

Which factor has the greatest influence on health?

a)

environment

b)

genetics

c)

medical care

d)

  • lifestyle choices

7.

How does one reduce the risk of having a stroke?

a)

  • Take fish oils.

b)

  • Eat a low-fiber diet.

c)

Abstain from sugar.

d)

  • Lower blood pressure.


8.

Which choice is not a symptom of diabetes?

a)

  • thirst

b)

excessive urination

c)

dehydration

d)

  • weight gain

9.

What does public health protect?

a)

  • communities

b)

underprivileged individuals

c)

  • children

d)

the elderly

10.

Which service might a public health agency provide?

a)

research and education

b)

  • insurance and clinics

c)

disaster preparedness

d)

all of the above

11.

Which factor positively influences public health?

a)

  • beautification efforts

b)

traffic safety

c)

  • population diversity

d)

knowledge of town history

12.

What is a type of negative influence on community health?

a)

  • too many stores selling tobacco

b)

too many cafes and restaurants

c)

  • an extremely large population

d)

too many shopping centers

13.

Which population does Medicaid serve?

a)

only people 65 and older

b)

people with high incomes

c)

  • only people who are disabled

d)

  • people of all ages with low incomes

14.

Which type of insurance is provided for people through their employer?

a)

  • Medicare

b)

Medicaid

c)

both Medicaid and Medicare

d)

group insurance

15.

Which gas is commonly found in smog?

a)

  • ozone

b)

  • particulate matter

c)

  • carbon monoxide

d)

  • nitrogen oxides

16.

Which item causes a scarring lung disease?

a)

radon

b)

asbestos

c)

ozone

d)

ammonia

17.

How many decibels of noise can cause temporary hearing loss?

a)

  • 10 or more

b)

50 or more

c)

  • 85 or more

d)

  • 100 or more

18.

How should paints be disposed?

a)

with household trash

b)

  • in the metal can


c)

  • at a collection site

d)

in a plastic container

19.

What is an effect of deforestation?

a)

cooler air

b)

  • soil erosion

c)

forest fires

d)

  • hybrid trees

20.

Which resource is most likely to be saved by adjusting the thermostat?

a)

  • water

b)

  • landfills

c)

fuel

d)

light