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Sarah would like to write a newspaper editorial about the effects of sun exposure. What long-term effects should she include? Check all that apply.skin cancerwrinklesvitamin D exposureskin discolorationsagging skina healthy glow

A
skin cancer
B
wrinkles
C
vitamin D exposure
D
skin discoloration
E
sagging skin
F
a healthy glow
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14 15 ✔ 8595

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14
B
15
C
85
D
95
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What information about sun exposure and cancer risk can Sarah use in her editorial? Check all that apply.

A
Teens seem to understand that the sun can cause cancer, but they often fail to protect themselves.
B
Teens do not need to use sunscreen as often as adults, because they have little cancer risk at their age.
C
Sunscreen is more important for adults than for teens and younger children.
D
Most teenagers do not realize that sun exposure can lead to cancer.
E
Most lifetime melanoma risk comes from sun exposure when people are young, but teens are less likely to use sunscreen during this time.
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What influenced Mia’s decisions about sunscreen and sun exposure? Check all that apply.

A
Mia chose to get a tan because she thought she looked better with one.
B
Mia was unaware that sun exposure causes cancer.
C
Most of Mia’s friends also went tanning.
D
Mia’s cancer diagnosis convinced her to stop tanning.
E
Many of the celebrities Mia admired had tanned skin.
F
Mia did not think that tanning was risky.
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Which actions contribute to land pollution? Check all that apply.throwing trash on the grounddriving a car around townusing plug-in air freshenerschoosing plastic grocery bagsleaking runoff from farm fertilizers

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throwing trash on the ground
B
driving a car around town
C
using plug-in air fresheners
D
choosing plastic grocery bags
E
leaking runoff from farm fertilizers
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In 1976, the average blood lead level was about µg/dL. The amount of lead used in a 6-month period in 1978 was about 103 tons.

Answers:
Selection 1:16
Selection 2:85
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What can be concluded from this graph?

A
Removing lead from gasoline in the 1970s was an ineffective policy regulation.
B
There is a correlation between blood lead levels and the use of lead in fuel.
C
People should strongly minimize their exposure to lead while filling their gas tanks.
D
Running errands without consolidating trips does not affect lead exposure.
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What short-term symptoms of exposure to pesticides should the health department warn viewers about?

A
People may feel nauseous or experience dizziness following exposure to the water.
B
People may exhibit symptoms characteristic of damage to the nervous system.
C
There is concern that cancer can occur in those who drink the contaminated water.
D
Infertility rates may increase within this community affected by the recent release.
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The region with the highest number of deaths due to air pollution is . About 5.5 million people died as a result of air pollution in .

Answers:
Selection 1:the Western Pacific
Selection 2:Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific
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What would you suggest as a strategy to reduce pollution globally?

A
Implement policies to reduce fossil fuel emissions around the world.
B
Monitor the volume of pollutants released from cars and other vehicles in Africa.
C
Create pamphlets about air pollution health effects and distribute them to the Americas.
D
Enforce strict regulations by fining industries that release air pollutants in Europe.
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Africa and Europe Europe and the Americas ✔ Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific

A
Africa and Europe
B
Europe and the Americas
C
Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific

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