5. Water Quality Parameters

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three exposure pathways?

   Hint

   Think about how substances can enter the human body.

2. 2.

   Define hazardous materials.

   Hint

   Consider what makes a material dangerous.

3. 3.

   What is the main focus of water quality parameters?

   • A. Monitoring health effects of pollutants
   • B. Tracking weather patterns
   • C. Measuring soil nutrients

   Hint

   Remember the significance of water quality in public health.

4. 4.

   True or False: Inhalation, ingestion, and dermal contact are all exposure pathways.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how we interact with our environment.

5. 5.

   Analyze the potential risks associated with a community relying on a single source of water contaminated with multiple pollutants.

   Hint

   Consider how different pollutants impact health when combined.

6. 6.

   Discuss how climate change can affect water quality and the transport of pollutants.

   Hint

   Think about seasonal changes and their impacts on the environment.