HTH 100 EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
Nuclear power plants proponents - Answer- efficient way to generate electricity and
could help slow global warming
Disadvantages of nuclear power plants - Answer- disposal of nuclear waste, potential
reactor core meltdown
Ozone layer - Answer- fragile, invisible layer about 10-30 miles above the earth's
surface that shields the planet from the sun's UV rays
Ozone is primarily damaged by: - Answer- chlorofluorocarbons - coolants in fridges,
foaming agents, propellants, solvents
Acid deposition - Answer- the deposition of wet and dry acidic components that fall to
the earth in dust or smoke. Acidifies ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water. Causes
asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Causes of water scarcity - Answer- climate change, human activities, lack of sanitation
infrastructure
pollutants causing greatest potential harm - Answer- bacteria and other micro-
organisms, volatile organic compounds, fracking, PCBs, dioxin, pesticides
Point source pollutants - Answer- sewage: residual sludge that is often contaminated
with heavy metals and chemicals
Nonpoint source pollutants - Answer- drain or seep into waterway from broad areas of
land
Solid waste pollution - Answer- much of the waste that pollutes water starts by polluting
land
Biggest single component of household trash - Answer- paper products
, Sanitary landfill - Answer- are the single biggest source of human-made methane
emissions
Biodegradable - Answer- certain products that can break down naturally, safely, and
quickly into raw materials. Compostable may break down through biotic and abiotic
discarded technology - Answer- Americans produce about 7 millions of tons of e-waste
annually n
Life expectancy has ___ over the last ___ years - Answer- has doubled over the last
100 years
life expectancy in the US dropped due to - Answer- increased death rates from COVID
What was the leading cause of death in 1900 - Answer- infectious diseases with over 30
percent of all deaths being children under 5
What has leading causes of death shifted to - Answer- Chronic diseases like heart
disease and cancer
Leading Causes of death in the US in 2022 in those aged 15-24 - Answer- Top 3 were
Unintentional injuries (car accident, overdose), homicide, suicide
Dimensions of Wellness - Answer- physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual,
environmental
Factors that influence wellness - Answer- genetics, environment, access to health care,
digital wellness, personal health behaviors
Determinants of health are: - Answer- factors that influence our health. Range of
personal, social, economic, and environmental factors
Nonmodifiable determinants are: - Answer- biological determinants that cannot be
changed. Genetics, ethnicity, age, sex
Modifiable determinants are: - Answer- Behaviors- an individuals response to internal
and external conditions
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in order from bottom to top - Answer- Survival, security
(shelter,safety, protection), social, esteem, self-actualization
Psychologically Health individuals have these traits: - Answer- they possess resiliency
SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
Nuclear power plants proponents - Answer- efficient way to generate electricity and
could help slow global warming
Disadvantages of nuclear power plants - Answer- disposal of nuclear waste, potential
reactor core meltdown
Ozone layer - Answer- fragile, invisible layer about 10-30 miles above the earth's
surface that shields the planet from the sun's UV rays
Ozone is primarily damaged by: - Answer- chlorofluorocarbons - coolants in fridges,
foaming agents, propellants, solvents
Acid deposition - Answer- the deposition of wet and dry acidic components that fall to
the earth in dust or smoke. Acidifies ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water. Causes
asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Causes of water scarcity - Answer- climate change, human activities, lack of sanitation
infrastructure
pollutants causing greatest potential harm - Answer- bacteria and other micro-
organisms, volatile organic compounds, fracking, PCBs, dioxin, pesticides
Point source pollutants - Answer- sewage: residual sludge that is often contaminated
with heavy metals and chemicals
Nonpoint source pollutants - Answer- drain or seep into waterway from broad areas of
land
Solid waste pollution - Answer- much of the waste that pollutes water starts by polluting
land
Biggest single component of household trash - Answer- paper products
, Sanitary landfill - Answer- are the single biggest source of human-made methane
emissions
Biodegradable - Answer- certain products that can break down naturally, safely, and
quickly into raw materials. Compostable may break down through biotic and abiotic
discarded technology - Answer- Americans produce about 7 millions of tons of e-waste
annually n
Life expectancy has ___ over the last ___ years - Answer- has doubled over the last
100 years
life expectancy in the US dropped due to - Answer- increased death rates from COVID
What was the leading cause of death in 1900 - Answer- infectious diseases with over 30
percent of all deaths being children under 5
What has leading causes of death shifted to - Answer- Chronic diseases like heart
disease and cancer
Leading Causes of death in the US in 2022 in those aged 15-24 - Answer- Top 3 were
Unintentional injuries (car accident, overdose), homicide, suicide
Dimensions of Wellness - Answer- physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual,
environmental
Factors that influence wellness - Answer- genetics, environment, access to health care,
digital wellness, personal health behaviors
Determinants of health are: - Answer- factors that influence our health. Range of
personal, social, economic, and environmental factors
Nonmodifiable determinants are: - Answer- biological determinants that cannot be
changed. Genetics, ethnicity, age, sex
Modifiable determinants are: - Answer- Behaviors- an individuals response to internal
and external conditions
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in order from bottom to top - Answer- Survival, security
(shelter,safety, protection), social, esteem, self-actualization
Psychologically Health individuals have these traits: - Answer- they possess resiliency
