2.1 - Pathways of Exposure
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Practice Questions
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What are the three pathways of exposure?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym I-D-D.
What is meant by dermal contact?
💡 Hint: Think about situations like applying lotion or pesticide.
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What is the primary pathway for exposure through breathing?
💡 Hint: Think about how we take air into our lungs.
True or False: Environmental compartments refer only to air.
💡 Hint: Consider all the places potential pollutants can exist.
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Given a scenario where a factory emits pollutants into the nearby river, outline the pathways of exposure and methods for monitoring the river’s water quality.
💡 Hint: Consider various testing methods as well as human activities in the proximity of the river.
Discuss a real-world example of how fate and transport altered the risk level of a pollutant discharged from an industrial plant.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how changes in environmental conditions impact chemical behavior.
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