Exam 17: Environmental Health and Justice: How Does Our Environment Affect Our Health

In 2014, a large increase in a chemical called microcystin, produced by bacteria in Lake Erie's water, prevented Toledo, Ohio, from using its drinking water for several days. Researchers are now conducting tests on how microcystin impacts the health of organisms living in the lake and of humans that consume it. This illustrates an example of

In July 2019, many European countries experienced record high temperatures, with Paris, France, reaching 42.6°C (108.7°F). These high temperatures remained for several days. This is an example of a

Which type of geological hazard is MOST common along fault lines of Earth's crust?

Visible light, infrared, and microwaves are all examples of

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are publishing a report highlighting several important organisms causing disease in humans. Tuberculosis-a lung infection from the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis Gastroenteritis-inflammation in the digestive tract caused by rotavirus Hepatitis-liver disease resulting from a blood infection with Hepatitis B virus What common feature do these diseases share?

Which characteristic of volatile organic compounds causes them to be a source of indoor air pollution?

How are vaccinations and herd immunity related?

What is the source of ultraviolet radiation, including UVA and UVB?

How do biological hazards differ from chemical hazards?

Physical hazards differ from the other types of hazards discussed in chapter 17 due to damage to

The World Health Organization defines as the assessment and control of biological, chemical, and physical factors that affect our well-being.

Which event is typically associated with abnormal snowmelt?

The Love Canal tragedy in New York, along with the idea that all people have the same environmental rights, is found in

Malaria is often controlled with the use of DDT. Why would this be effective at reducing cases of this disease?

A family in rural Africa gets its drinking water from a local stream. The water is not treated or filtered before use. Upon testing, several bacterial pathogens are found in the water, including Vibrio cholerae, the cause of cholera. What type of illness would MOST likely sicken this family?

Herd immunity is critical for reducing

A phrase that is often used in toxicology is "the dose makes the poison." Describe one example of this from your own experience or from the chapter.

Mercury can undergo biological magnification; it accumulates as it moves up the food chain. Based on this information, we would classify mercury as a

Describe the arguments for and against the use of DDT in developing countries. Be sure to include at least one argument for and one argument against its use.

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?