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Unit 8: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
8.14 Pollution and Human Health
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Match the aquatic and terrestrial pollutant with its source:
Nitrogen (
N
N
N
) ↔️ Agricultural runoff, sewage, industrial waste
Phosphorus (
P
P
P
) ↔️ Agricultural runoff, detergents, sewage
Mercury (
H
g
Hg
H
g
) ↔️ Industrial discharges, mining, fossil fuel combustion
What are three sources of lead pollution?
Industrial discharges, lead paint, mining
Consumer waste is a major source of
plastic pollution
.
Oil spills are a major source of
petroleum
pollution.
Pharmaceuticals in wastewater are primarily sourced from human
excretion
.
What are two main sources of pesticides in the environment?
Agricultural spraying, residential use
Plastics in the environment are solely the result of consumer waste.
False
Match the pollutant with its source:
Heavy Metals ↔️ Industrial discharges, mining
Organic Compounds ↔️ Fuel leaks, agricultural runoff
Pharmaceuticals ↔️ Wastewater treatment plants
Lead (
P
b
Pb
P
b
) is released into the environment through industrial discharges, lead paint, and mining
Pesticides are primarily used in
agricultural
spraying and residential use.
What are three sources of plastic pollution?
Industrial production, consumer waste, dumping
Petroleum-related pollution can result from oil spills, industrial discharges, and
transportation
Match the aquatic and terrestrial pollutant with its primary source:
Nitrogen ↔️ Agricultural runoff
Phosphorus ↔️ Detergents
Mercury ↔️ Industrial discharges
Lead ↔️ Lead paint
Plastics ↔️ Consumer waste
Petroleum ↔️ Oil spills
Mercury pollution can result from
fossil fuel
combustion and mining activities.
Pollutants travel through the environment via air, water, and
soil
How do pollutants spread in the air?
Wind currents
In soil, pollutants seep into the ground, poisoning the earth and potentially reaching
groundwater
What is an example of an acute health effect caused by pollutants?
Respiratory issues from smog
Chronic health effects develop gradually over time from repeated exposure to
pollutants
.
Specific health effects target particular body systems or
organs
Pesticides like
C
12
H
9
C
l
5
C_{12}H_{9}Cl_{5}
C
12
H
9
C
l
5
are used in agricultural spraying and residential areas.
What is the primary health risk associated with pollutants in the air?
Respiratory issues
Pollutants in water pose health risks through
contaminated
drinking water and seafood.
In soil, pollutants can harm plant life and potentially reach
groundwater
Acute health effects occur rapidly after exposure and are usually
short-term
Chronic health effects develop quickly after exposure.
False
What do specific health effects target in the body?
Body systems or organs
Match the type of health effect with its description:
Acute ↔️ Short-term, immediate effects
Chronic ↔️ Long-term, gradual effects
Specific ↔️ Targeted effects on body systems
An example of an acute health effect is respiratory issues from
smog
Lead poisoning from contaminated water is an example of a
chronic
health effect.
What is one specific health effect of heavy metals?
Damage to the nervous system
Steps to understanding the health effects of pollutants:
1️⃣ Categorize health effects into types
2️⃣ Identify specific examples of each type
3️⃣ Understand targeted effects on body systems
Nitrogen can cause respiratory irritation and contribute to
eutrophication
Which body system is primarily affected by mercury exposure?
Nervous system
Plastics in the environment can release chemicals that lead to
hormone
imbalance.
What two organs are damaged by heavy metals?
Nervous system and kidneys
Match the pollutant with its health effect:
Nitrogen ↔️ Respiratory irritation
Mercury ↔️ Neurological disorders
Lead ↔️ Brain development impairment
Pesticides ↔️ Endocrine disruption
Lead exposure can affect the
cardiovascular system
.
What health effect is associated with nitrogen as a pollutant?
Respiratory irritation
Phosphorus as a pollutant promotes algal blooms, leading to oxygen
depletion
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