Ch. 17 Environmental Health

Because ecosystems interact with each other, pollution, toxins, and environmental damage can move between ecosystems.

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The larger a population is, the more resources it produces, which helps provide food and water for people.

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• False

People in a higher-income society tend to consume fewer materials and natural resources.

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• False

The Earth’s average temperature has been increasing steadily, along with the amounts of carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere, and these changes are expected to impact weather.

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• False

The air and land surrounding an environment affect water quality because pollutants can spread when water shifts between liquid, solid, and vapor forms.

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If a chemical is naturally occurring, then it is not poisonous to the body, whether in large or small amounts.

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Learning how to recognize chemical symbols on packaging and storing and disposing of chemicals according to the instructions can help you avoid harmful exposure to household chemicals.

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• False

You can reduce energy use and pollution by choosing not to drive for transportation, but changes in your driving behavior do not make an impact.

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• False

Products that have an energy efficiency label require less energy to run, which reduces pollution in the environment.

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• False

Batteries, aerosol cans, tires, household chemicals, and medical waste can be recycled with special treatments.

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• False