1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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Define exposure pathways.
💡 Hint: Think about how we come in contact with harmful substances.
What are hazardous materials?
💡 Hint: Consider materials that can cause harm.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What are the three main exposure pathways?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'I-I-D'.
True or False: Pollutants can undergo transformation during their transport in the environment.
💡 Hint: Consider what might happen when a pollutant interacts with other substances.
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Challenge Problems
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You are in charge of monitoring a river that receives discharge from a manufacturing facility. What strategies would you employ to assess the pollutants and their potential health risks?
💡 Hint: Consider both chemical testing and community involvement.
Evaluate a case where a new industrial process has reduced emissions but new hazardous substances are being detected downstream. How would you address this situation?
💡 Hint: Assess not just the quantity but the types of pollutants.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Overview of Environmental Health
- Inhalation, Ingestion, and Dermal Exposure
- What are Hazardous Materials?
- Environmental Risks Assessment - An Overview
- Pollutants in Our Environment
- Understanding Fate and Transport
- Air Quality and Health
- Water Quality Parameters
- Sediments and Pollution
- The Role of Environmental Scientists