Community health

It refers to the health status of a defined group of people and actions to protect and and improve the health of the community.

• Community Health

• Health Education

• Population Health

• Health Promotion

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

• Community Health

• Environmental Health

• Population Health

• Health Promotion

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

• Recycling

• Reduce food waste

• Car pooling

• Increase the use of plastics

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

• Cutting down trees

• Forest fires

• Driving cars

• Farming

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

• True

• False

2 causes of Indoor Air Quality Problems are:

• Has good ventilation system

• Efficient air conditioning

• Inadequate fresh air

• High amount of pollutant & contaminant

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?

• They are safer for the environment.

• They are cheaper to develop.

• They are easier to transport.

• They produce more energy.

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

• Carpooling to and from school and school activities.

• Leaving your computer on all the time.

• Keeping the AC running at your house while you are gone on vacation.

• Burning all your trash and recycling paper products.

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

• Leave the water running when you brush your teeth.

• Recycle paper products and compost food wastes.

• Leaving the tv on at night after you fall asleep.

• Riding to school in a car.

Describes the chemical, physical and biological attributes of water as it is fit for drinking, fishing, swimming, farming, etc

• Water Quality
• Water Sheds
• Dissolved oxygen
• nitrates