Chemical Safety
What are chemicals that can cause harm to people Called?
Toxic Chemical
what can climate change increase?
natural disasters
why is clean air needed?
for healthy living and proper body function
why is clean water needed?
for human health and survival
what is the growing problem discussed in the waste Management slide?
the growing problem of waste
What is one important practice for handling chemicals safely?
Safe handling and storage
what type of illnesses can increase because of rising tempatures?
heat related illnesses
name one source of air pollution
name one major source of water pollution
agriculture runoff
what can increasing human activities produce more of?
waste
what is one way to reduce harm from toxic chemicals?
use safer alternatives
what can climate change affect the production of?
Food
what body system can air pollutants damage?
the respiratory system
name another major source of water pollution
sewage and wastewater
what can different types of waste cause ?
pollution
what is one possible environmental effect of chemical waste?
environmental pollution
what can changing weather patterns influence?
disease distribution
Name one short term health problem cause by poor air quality
coughing or wheezing
what is one way people can help prevent water pollution?
limit fertilizer use
what are some ways humans can reduce waste production?
reduce, reuse, and recycle
what are the four main topics covered in the chemical Safety and toxins section?
health risks, safe handling/storage, safer alternatives, and environmental impact
why can some regions become more vulnerable to disease outbreaks?
rising tempratures and changing weather patterns can change where diseases occur
Name one long-term health problem caused by poor air quality
Asthma, heart disease, or lung cancer
name two ways to protect water quality
pick up pet waste and use eco friendly products
why is reducing waste important for enviorn mental health?
it helps reduce pollution and the harmful effects of waste on the enviornmental