Health 9 - 1st Sum Test

• What is pollution classified into?

  Air, water, and land pollution
• What is the main cause of pollution?

  Contamination of land, water, and air by toxic chemicals
• What does air pollution refer to?

  The contamination of the air due to harmful gases
• Why is air pollution considered the world’s largest single environmental health risk?

  Because it is dangerous to living things
• What are the main causes of air pollution?

  1. Fossil fuel emissions from vehicles

  2. Improper waste disposal

  3. Exhaust from factories and industries

  4. Household products like paint and insect spray

  5. Agricultural activities like pesticide spraying

  6. Ashes and gases from volcanic eruptions
• What are the harmful effects of air pollutants like carbon monoxide?

  They can cause pneumonia, asthma, and heart and lung diseases
• How does air pollution affect the human immune system?

  It can damage the immune system and endocrine and reproductive systems
• What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)?

  Substances that can disrupt the functioning of hormones in the endocrine system
• What is water pollution?

  The contamination of bodies of water usually by human activities
• What is the second most significant environmental pollution in the world?

  Water pollution
• What are the main causes of water pollution?

  1. Waste from farms like animal manure

  2. Dumping of waste affecting drinking water resources

  3. Waste from factories and households

  4. Accidental oil spills

  5. Mining activities producing metal waste
• What diseases can consumption of polluted water cause?

  Diseases that can threaten or even be fatal to human life
• How does polluted water affect ecosystems?

  It greatly affects water ecosystems and plants
• What are practical ways to prevent water pollution?

  Keep chemicals and oils out of sinks and toilets, use safe cleaning products, and minimize pesticide use
• What is land pollution?

  The contamination of land or soil caused by dumping waste materials
• What are the main causes of land pollution?

  1. Improper waste disposal of toxic waste

  2. Use of toxic fertilizers and pesticides

  3. Deforestation and soil erosion

  4. Waste from industries, agriculture, hospitals, and households

  5. Waste materials from mining operations
• What diseases can polluted land cause?

  Diseases caused by toxic chemicals and pesticides
• How can toxic chemicals reach the human body?

  Through vegetables and farm products grown in polluted soil
• What is Republic Act (RA) 9003?

  • Known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
  • Aims to protect the environment and human health through solid waste management
• What is Republic Act (RA) 9275?

  • Known as the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
  • Aims to protect all bodies of water in the country from pollution
• What is Republic Act (RA) 8749?

  • Known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999
  • Aims to protect and maintain clean air in the environment
  • Recognizes local government units' responsibility in environmental issues