Environmental Health

This is a measure of the ability of a substance to cause injury, illness or death

• toxicity

• natural chemicals

• phytochemicals

This is the quantity of a harmful chemical that has been ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin

• dose

• size

• measurement

This is a type of hazard that are from harmful chemicals that we can get from air, water, soil, food and human-made products.

• Biological hazards

• Chemical hazards

• Natural hazards

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

These are chemicals or forms of radiation that cause or increase genetic mutations

• carcinogens

• mutagens

• teratogens

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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

• Recycling

• Reduce food waste

• Increase the use of plastics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is the benefit of proper waste disposal?

• Increase toxic emissions

• Spread of any diseases

• Avoid water pollution

Which best describes the benefits of a healthy environment?

• Less disease, less health care costs

• Active community involvement

• More budget for health problems, increased supply of medicines

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following refers to any method used to discard unwanted substances or materials?

• Pollution

• Waste Disposal

• Recycling

Which of the following problems is a leading cause of environmental destruction?

• Soil Erosion

• Oil spill

• deforestation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4