BLOCK 10: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH II - Unit 2: Site Selection (complete)

Question 1

The primary concern with soil composition from a BE perspective is how the composition affects _______________ for health threats.

Answer 1

EXPOSURE PATHWAYS

Question 2

It is always a best practice to keep nearby industrial and manufacturing facilities and other potentially hazardous operations _______________.

a.) upwind
b.) downwind
c.) don’t have them

Answer 2

DOWNWIND

Question 3

When selecting a site, what signs of field contamination may be encountered?

Answer 3

• Evidence of stressed vegetation
• Dead or stressed animals
• Sheens on water
• Sludge deposits in water
• Excessive algae growth
• Obviously contaminated soils, such as oil slicks

Question 4

Sources of pollution may include:

Answer 4

• Landfills
• Agricultural or livestock waste
• Industrial waste discharges
• Domestic sewage discharge points
• Storm runoff discharge points

Question 5

Close proximity to industrial facilities that produce toxic or hazardous substances, as well as those facilities that use large quantities of hazardous substances, pose health threats to personnel through _______________ or _______________.

Answer 5

EMMISIONS EXPOSURE or ACCIDENTAL SPILLS

These types of industrial facilities can be targets for bombing or sabotage.

Question 6

Use __________, __________, or foliage __________ to reduce the potential for noise pollution.

Answer 6

DISTANCE, TERRAIN, or FOLIAGE BUFFERS

Question 7

While considering the selection of a site, placement of _______________ is a key factor.

Answer 7

FACILITIES

At a minimum, the placement of facilities on a given site should meet predetermined health, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines so the risk of adverse effects will be minimized.