9.2. Exposure Pathways and Concentrations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three main types of exposure pathways?

   Hint

   Remember the acronym 'I-D-D'.

2. 2.

   True or False: Dermal contact is one of the pathways for hazardous substances to enter the body.

   Hint

   Think about how skin interacts with chemicals.

3. 3.

   What is the primary method of exposure through breathing?

   • Inhalation
   • Ingestion
   • Dermal contact

   Hint

   Think about how we breathe and what we breathe in.

4. 4.

   True or False: Monitoring hazardous substances is optional in environmental health.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of monitoring in protecting health.

5. 5.

   Create a monitoring plan for a local water body experiencing contamination. Include sampling locations and methods.

   Hint

   Think about locations where pollutants might accumulate.

6. 6.

   Explain how urban development can impact exposure pathways to pollutants.

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between environment and human health.