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Which strategy would a global health organization most likely use to reduce health effects from air pollution?

A
Suggest technologies that can be adapted worldwide for different uses.
B
Monitor respiratory diseases related to air pollution in a small town.
C
Provide health guidelines to a certain region suffering from air pollution.
D
Work to reduce harmful emissions produced by a local business.
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Read this US policy on clean water.The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface water.–Summary of the Clean Water Act, Environmental Protection Agency

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by monitoring a toxic spill that affects a drinking water supply
B
by providing pamphlets related to the quality of drinking water
C
by carrying out research about the effects of large discharges
D
by controlling the amount of water people use in their homes
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Read this US policy on clean water.The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface water. – "Summary of the Clean Water Act,” Environmental Protection Agency

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to report the number of cases of people who have cholera symptoms
B
to provide health guidelines about effects from waterborne diseases
C
to enforce standards that focus on chemical discharge into bodies of water
D
to carry out research that investigates how dirty water affects human health
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Which activity is a goal of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

A
promoting public health on a local scale
B
ensuring that people prepare clean food in their homes
C
combating infectious diseases for a small group of people
D
working with different governments and worldwide partners
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Which is an environmental concern?

A
having groundwater affected by a nearby landfill
B
taking plastic containers to a recycling facility
C
running the dishwasher only when it is full
D
treating and processing water for a community
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Which is a source of water pollution?

A
solid waste accumulation at a landfill
B
black smoke released from a large truck
C
chemical waste discharged from an oil refinery
D
particulates released by burning fossil fuels
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Which strategy can a state health department initiate to improve health?

A
Research the accessibility of health clinics in a certain region.
B
Inspect and license health facilities that provide services to people.
C
Develop treatments for respiratory illnesses caused by air pollution.
D
Work with different countries to find ways to reduce environment-related diseases.

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