1. Upgrading to _____ helps people around the world avoid polluted and potentially dangerous
open water for their potable water sources.
latrines
boreholes
filters
contaminants
2. The nurse was exposed to a dangerous virus through _____, but it was okay because she had
been vaccinated against it.
a pathogen
a boil-water advisory
a needlestick
an outbreak
3. Sometimes, avoiding disease-causing _____ is as easy as washing your hands.
warnings
outbreaks
toxins
4. Figuring out who might get sick from certain toxins requires scientists to calculate: exposure.
vulnerability.
sanitization.
healthcare access.
5. _____ like salmonella can be present in raw foods like spinach and eggs, so it is important to
wash and cook them thoroughly.
(1 poin
Rotaviruses
Pipelines
Pathogens
Latrines
6. Ash knew he had a(n) _____ problem, but didn’t know if it was asthma or something else. (1 point)
cardiac
noncommunicable
respiratory
exposure
7. After careful testing, the research team learned that the water was full of _____ like petroleum
byproducts.
pollutants
pollution
particulates
particles
8. Your _____ have a great effect on your health, but the good news is, sometimes there are
things you can do to improve your surroundings, and therefore, your health.
environmental determinants
noncommunicable diseases
healthy habits
ergonomic stresses
9. High-income countries avoid the consequences of their waste disposal habits through:
forced displacement.
climate change.
environmental determinants.
environmental risk transmission.
10. If you live in a high-income country, you are generally more likely to be at risk for _____ than
life-threatening infections.
noncommunicable diseases
ergonomic stress
communicable diseases
genetic disorders
11. Without adequate toilets or latrines, people will often turn to:
open defecation.
boreholes.
indoor plumbing.
contamination.
12. One of the biggest risks for coal miners is that they might breathe in dangerous:
pollutants.
pathogens.
particulars.
particulates
In areas without plumbing, people use _____ to relieve themselves.
toilets
latrines
boreholes
sand dams
14. A good way to avoid _____ in an office job is to sit in desk chairs that have lower back
support.
occupational hazards
bad posture
ergonomic stress
psychological stress
15. It is a good idea to check if the tap water is ______ wherever you travel before you use it to
brush your teeth.
potable
demineralized
polluted
carbonated
16. Ajit Heard about the CDC's ___ A day late, so he was worried that the water he drank might make him sick.
amber alert
boil-water advisory
ergonomic stress
noncommunicable diseases
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