Environmental Health and Safety

Question 1

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

16; Selection 1: 16; Selection 2: 85

Question 2

14 15 ✔ 8595

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85

Question 3

What can be concluded from this graph?

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There is a correlation between blood lead levels and the use of lead in fuel.

Question 4

What short-term symptoms of exposure to pesticides should the health department warn viewers about?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People may feel nauseous or experience dizziness following exposure to the water.

Question 5

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 .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Western Pacific; Selection 1: the Western Pacific; Selection 2: Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific

Question 6

What would you suggest as a strategy to reduce pollution globally?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Implement policies to reduce fossil fuel emissions around the world.

Question 7

Africa and Europe Europe and the Americas ✔ Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific

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