Quiz on Asbestos

What type of material is asbestos described as?

• Synthetic

• Natural

• Metallic

• Plastic

What is the main reason asbestos is harmful?

• It is highly flammable

• It is toxic when ingested

• It causes lung disease

• It is radioactive

Approximately how many people die every year in GB due to asbestos?

• 1000

• 2000

• 5000

• 7000

Which of the following is true about asbestos exposure?

• You can see it.

• You can taste it.

• You can smell it.

• You can't see, taste, or smell it.

What is one of the reasons asbestos is dangerous?

• It is very expensive.

• It is easy to detect.

• You won't know you have been exposed to it.

• It has a strong smell.

Why is asbestos particularly dangerous?

• It is very expensive.

• It is easy to detect.

• It is invisible and undetectable by taste or smell.

• It has a strong odor.

What is known about detecting asbestos?

• It is easily detectable.

• It is detectable by smell.

• It is detectable by taste.

• It is not detectable by sight, taste, or smell.

How visible is asbestos?

• It is visible.

• It is invisible.

• It is brightly colored.

• It glows in the dark.

Which type of asbestos is known for its high flexibility and excellent heat-resistant properties?

• Amosite

• Crocidolite

• Chrysotile

• Tremolite

Where is Amosite (Brown Asbestos) mainly mined?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia