Environment & Health Flashcards
all external physical factors that affect us
environment
air pollution from the action of sunlight on emissions from motor vehicles and industrial sources
photochemical smog
air polluted by chemicals, smoke, particles, and dust
smog
the ability of atmospheric carbon dioxide to reflect heat radiated from Earth back to Earth and to thereby raise Earth’s temperature globally
greenhouse effect
chemicals formerly used as coolants that are released into the atmosphere and that are responsible for destroying stratospheric ozone
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
amount of substance that is released into the atmosphere
emission
actual amount of the substance people are exposed to
exposure
an ozone-deficient portion of the atmosphere above Antartica that has been steadily growing since the problem was first reported in 1985
ozone hole
an ozone-deficient portion of the atmosphere above Antarctica that has been steadily growing since the problem was first reported in 1985
ozone layer
a disease caused by lead poisoning
plumbism
a radioactive gas found in sometimes that can increase the risk of cancer
radon
chemical substances in the environment that interfere with the actions of one or more of the body’s hormones
endocrine disruptor
a chemical that kills fungi and molds
fungicide
a chemical that kills weeds
herbicide
a chemical that kills insects
insecticide
a chemical that kills unwanted plants and animals
pesticide
a chemical that kills mice and rats
rodenticide
measurement of environmental chemicals present in the body that may harm health
bio monitoring
chemical used to manufacture polycarbonate plastics; may cause abnormal brain development in fetuses and birth defects
bisphenol-A (BPA)
chemicals used in the manufacture of various plastics; may cause abnormal genital development in makes and premature breast development in girls
phthalates
a measure of noise level
decibel
a form of radiation produced by electrical power lines and appliances that may increase the risk of cancers
electromagnetic fields (EMFs)
persistent ringing in the ears, often caused by repeated ir sudden exposure to loud noises
tinnitus
True or false: Every person breathes about 35 pounds of air every day.
True
True or false: High levels of lead in children not only cause learning and behavior problems, but also are associated with criminal activity and arrests later in life.
True
True or false: The greenhouse effect will allow many diseases to spread to new regions.
True
True or false: The ozone layer consists of a layer of ozone molecules that abroad ultraviolet light radiated from the sun.
True
