Pollution and Human Health

Air pollution is one of the main causes of __________ disease

• bone

• respiratory

• diabetes

• kidney

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

When people breathe air that is polluted, it goes deep into the _________

• stomach

• brain

• feet

• lungs

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What other health problems are caused by air pollution?

• have lots of energy

• feel lazy

• heart problems

• feel isolated

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Select 2 common causes of air pollution

• spraying perfume

• fumes from cars

• burning a candle at home

• smoke from forest fires

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What effect of air pollution causes millions of people to die each year?

• Stroke

• Heart disease

• Heart attack

• All of the above

Which of the following is a common health effect of long-term exposure to air pollution?

• Improved lung function

• Chronic respiratory diseases

• Enhanced immune response

• Increased energy levels

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which is true of air pollution and human health?

• Years of research link air pollution to lung diseases, birth defects, and cancer

• Air pollution is commonly listed as a cause of death.

• None of the health effects of air pollution are reversible.

• Healthy adults are most affected by air pollution.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Implicated in human neurological damage

• Sulfur dioxide

• Lead

• Ozone

• Hydrocarbons

• Particulates

What respiratory disease can air pollution cause?

• heart disease

• asthma

• diabetes

• blood

Select the types of 'air pollution'

• ambient air pollution

• household air pollution

• ocean air pollution

• plant air pollution