AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 8.14 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 8.14 of AP Environmental Science – Pollution and Human Health.
Questions List
Topic 8.14
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: EIN-3.C
What is a significant cause of death worldwide, especially in developing countries?
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Topic 8.14: Pollution and Human Health
Learning Objective: EIN-3.C
Identify sources of human health issues that are linked to pollution.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-3.C.1
It can be difficult to establish a cause-and-effect between pollutants and human health issues because humans experience exposure to a variety of chemicals and pollutants.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-3.C.2
Dysentery is caused by untreated sewage in streams and rivers.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-3.C.3
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused mainly by exposure to asbestos.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-3.C.4
Respiratory problems and overall lung function can be impacted by elevated levels of tropospheric ozone.
