Environmental Hazards and Health

Description: Environmental Hazards and Health Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of environmental hazard?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Noise pollution

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is a global phenomenon and not specifically an environmental hazard.

What is the primary cause of air pollution in urban areas?

  1. Industrial emissions

  2. Vehicle emissions

  3. Construction activities

  4. Agricultural activities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vehicle emissions, particularly from diesel engines, are a major source of air pollution in urban areas.

Which of the following is a common water pollutant?

  1. Microplastics

  2. Heavy metals

  3. Pesticides

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Microplastics, heavy metals, and pesticides are all common water pollutants.

What is the primary health effect of exposure to noise pollution?

  1. Hearing loss

  2. Sleep disturbance

  3. Cardiovascular disease

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Noise pollution can cause hearing loss, sleep disturbance, and cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following is a major environmental hazard associated with mining?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Land degradation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mining activities can cause air pollution, water pollution, and land degradation.

What is the primary health effect of exposure to lead?

  1. Neurological damage

  2. Kidney damage

  3. Reproductive problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lead exposure can cause neurological damage, kidney damage, and reproductive problems.

Which of the following is a major environmental hazard associated with agriculture?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Soil erosion

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture can cause water pollution, soil erosion, and deforestation.

What is the primary health effect of exposure to mercury?

  1. Neurological damage

  2. Kidney damage

  3. Immune system dysfunction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mercury exposure can cause neurological damage, kidney damage, and immune system dysfunction.

Which of the following is a major environmental hazard associated with the use of fossil fuels?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Water pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of fossil fuels can cause air pollution, climate change, and water pollution.

What is the primary health effect of exposure to asbestos?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Mesothelioma

  3. Asbestosis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asbestos exposure can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

Which of the following is a major environmental hazard associated with the use of plastics?

  1. Marine pollution

  2. Land pollution

  3. Air pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of plastics can cause marine pollution, land pollution, and air pollution.

What is the primary health effect of exposure to radon?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Heart disease

  3. Stroke

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

Which of the following is a major environmental hazard associated with the use of pesticides?

  1. Water pollution

  2. Soil contamination

  3. Air pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of pesticides can cause water pollution, soil contamination, and air pollution.

What is the primary health effect of exposure to benzene?

  1. Leukemia

  2. Lymphoma

  3. Multiple myeloma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Benzene exposure can cause leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Which of the following is a major environmental hazard associated with the use of nuclear energy?

  1. Radioactive waste

  2. Nuclear accidents

  3. Air pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of nuclear energy can produce radioactive waste, nuclear accidents, and air pollution.

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