25 questions
Which best describes the benefits of a healthy environment?
Less disease, less health care costs
Active community involvement
More budget for health problems, increased supply of medicines
More community projects for community development
Which of the following problems is a leading cause of environmental destruction?
Soil Erosion
Oil spill
illegal mining
deforestation
What environmental problem does this picture depict?
Deforestation
Improper waste disposal
Flashflood
Oil spill
Substances that contaminate the environment and can harm people are ___________________.
Siblings
Dirt
pollutants
germs
True or false. You can see bacteria and viruses in contaminated water.
True
False
True or false. Biodegradable products break down without causing harm to the environment.
True
False
It refers to the health status of a defined group of people and actions to protect and and improve the health of the community.
Community Health
Health Education
Population Health
Health Promotion
Which of the following is not a way to manage environmental issues in our community?
Recycling
Reduce food waste
Car pooling
Increase the use of plastics
Which of the following refers to any method used to discard unwanted substances or materials?
Pollution
Waste Disposal
Recycling
Climate Change
Which is a destructive change in the environment which harms health?
Pollution
Climate Change
Population
Incineration
Which is an old method of waste disposal through burning waste into ashes?
Landfills
Incineration
Recycling
Dumps
Which of the following environmental problems is experienced worldwide?
Oil Spill
Deforestation
Destruction of the ozone layer
Flashfloods
Which of the following refers to the excessive sound that causes hearing loss, stress, fatigue, irritability, tension, headaches and high blood pressure?
Air Pollution
Soil Pollution
Water Pollution
Noise Pollution
A dark brown, crumbly material made from decomposed matter is called _____________.
compost
brown sugar
saw dust
non-biodegradable
A ____________ is a waste disposal facility where wastes are put in the ground and covered each day with a layer of dirt, plastic, or both.
landfill
incinerator
compost heap
aquifer
If your shirt is partly cotton and partly polyester, what part is biodegradable?
cotton
polyester
both a and b
none of the above
.....refers to the range of garbage material, arising from animal and human activities. that are discarded as unwanted and useless
Solid waste
toxic waste
plastic waste
Industrial liquid waste are those from food preparation, washing, bathing and toilet usage.
True
False
Solid waste are commonly collected by garbage trucks and then disposed to sanitary landfills.
True
False
Where does plastic go when we throw it in the bin?
Land dump
The Ocean
Recycling Factory
All of the above
How long does it take for a plastic bag to decompose?
Up to 5 days
Up to 5 years
Up to 1000 years
Never