1. Name two of the health impacts directly related to mold and moisture.
Question 1:
Name two of the health impacts directly related to mold and moisture.
Possible answers:
Asthma
Infection or Bronchitis
Fungal infection
Allergies
There can be indirect impacts from e.g. structural deficiencies caused by mold and moisture or neurological problems caused by lead-based paint that is deteriorated because of moisture. We’re looking for the direct impacts here.

2. Possible answers: Asthma Infection or Bronchitis Fungal infection
Allergies
There can be indirect impacts from e.g. structural deficiencies caused by mold and moisture or neurological problems caused by lead-based paint that is deteriorated because of moisture. We’re looking for the direct impacts here.

3. Name three hazards that can trigger asthma symptoms.
Question 2:
Name three hazards that can trigger asthma symptoms.
Possible answers:
Environmental tobacco smoke,
Pests (such as cockroaches or mice)
Mold
Dust mites
Also possible – VOCs from cleaning supplies or things like air fresheners

4. Possible answers: Environmental tobacco smoke,
Pests (such as cockroaches or mice)
Mold
Dust mites
Also possible – VOCs from cleaning supplies or air fresheners

5. Question 3:
Cleaning reduces exposure to a number of hazards. Name two of those hazards.
Possible answers:
Environmental tobacco smoke
Pesticides
Asthma and allergy triggers such as mold and pests
Lead-based paint

6. Possible answers: Environmental tobacco smoke Pesticides
Asthma and allergy triggers such as mold and pests
Lead-based paint

7. Question 4:
Name three possible health impacts from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
Possible answers:
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Coronary heart disease
Ear problems
Acute respiratory infections
More severe asthma
Lung cancer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pneumonia
Bronchitis

8. Possible answers: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Coronary heart disease
Ear problems
Acute respiratory infections
More severe asthma
Lung cancer
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pneumonia
Bronchitis

9. Question 5:
Name three possible health impacts on children from exposure to lead-based paint.
Possible answers:
Reduced IQ
Reduced attention span
Increased antisocial behavior
Reduced educational attainment
Damaged hearing and speech
Slowed growth
Anemia

10. Possible answers: Reduced IQ Reduced attention span
Increased antisocial behavior
Reduced educational attainment
Damaged hearing and speech
Slowed growth
Anemia

11. What is the most significant health impact related to dust mites?
Question 6:
What is the most significant health impact related to dust mites?
Dust mites are an asthma trigger

12. Dust mites are an asthma trigger

13. Question 7:
Name three possible health impacts from exposure to cockroaches and mice or rats.
Possible answers:
Asthma
Bacterial disease
Viruses
Fungi
Mice and rats also carry the risk of salmonella and hantavirus

14. Possible answers: Asthma Bacterial disease Viruses Fungi
Mice and rats also carry the risk of salmonella and hantavirus

15. What is the most significant health impact related to bedbugs?
Question 8:
What is the most significant health impact related to bedbugs?
Bedbugs disturb sleep and can cause mental health problems.

16. Bedbugs disturb sleep and can cause mental health problems.

17. Question 9:
How much higher is the concentration of pollutants indoors than outdoors?
The concentration of various pollutants be be 2-5 times higher indoors.

18. The concentration of various pollutants can be 2-5 times higher indoors.

19. What does VOC stand for? What does it refer to?
Question 10:
What does VOC stand for? What does it refer to?
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. It refers to chemical compounds that evaporate when exposed to the air.

20. VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. It refers to chemical compounds that evaporate when exposed to the air.

21. Name three possible health impacts from exposure to VOCs.
Question 11:
Name three possible health impacts from exposure to VOCs.
Possible answers:
Ear, nose and throat irritation
Headaches
Loss of coordination
Damage to liver, kidneys and central nervous system
Risk of cancer

22. Possible answers: Ear, nose and throat irritation Headaches
Loss of coordination
Damage to liver, kidneys and central nervous system
Risk of cancer

23. Why should we not get too excited about that new car smell?
Question 12:
Why should we not get too excited about that new car smell?
The smell is mostly organic compounds in the vehicle off-gassing.

24. The smell is mostly organic compounds in the vehicle off-gassing
The smell is mostly organic compounds in the vehicle off-gassing. VOCs can have health impacts.

25. Define ‘particulate matter,’ and identify three possible sources.
Question 13:
Define ‘particulate matter,’ and identify three possible sources.
Definition: A mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air
Possible sources:
Dust
Dirt
Soot
Smoke sources
Chemical reactions from industry

26. Definition: A mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air Possible sources:
Dust
Dirt
Soot
Smoke sources
Chemical reactions from industry

27. Question 14:
Name three possible health impacts from exposure to particulate matter.
Possible answers:
Exacerbated heart and lung disease
Aggravated asthma
Decreased lung function
Increased respiratory symptoms

28. Possible answers: Exacerbated heart and lung disease Aggravated asthma
Decreased lung function
Increased respiratory symptoms

29. Name three possible health impacts safety-related hazards.
Question 15:
Name three possible health impacts safety-related hazards.
Possible answers:
Choking and suffocation
Drowning
Electrical shock
Entry by intruders
Fires and burns
Firearms related injuries
Poisoning
Trips and falls

30. Possible answers: Choking and suffocation Drowning Electrical shock
Entry by intruders
Fires and burns
Firearms related injuries
Poisoning
Trips and falls

31. Explain what asbestos is, and identify three possible sources.
Question 16:
Explain what asbestos is, and identify three possible sources.
Definition: A naturally occurring mineral fiber
Possible sources:
Roofing shingles
Floor tiles
Insulation

32. Definition: A naturally occurring mineral fiber Possible sources:
Roofing shingles
Floor tiles
Insulation

33. Name the three most common health impacts from exposure to asbestos.
Question 17:
Name the three most common health impacts from exposure to asbestos.
The three most common health impacts are:
Lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Asbestosis
“Extra Credit” if students can tell you want mesothelioma and asbestosis are
Mesothelioma: A cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity
Asbestosis: Lungs become scarred with fibrous tissue, leading to shortness of breath and persistent cough

34. The three most common health impacts are:
Lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Asbestosis
“Extra Credit” for defining mesothelioma and asbestosis:
Mesothelioma: A cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity
Asbestosis: Lungs become scarred with fibrous tissue, leading to shortness of breath and persistent cough

35. Explain what radon is, and identify its source.
Question 18:
Explain what radon is, and identify its source.
Definition: A naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe
Source: Soil. Although it can also enter the home through well water.

36. Definition: A naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe
Source: Soil. Although it can also enter the home through well water.

37. Name the primary health impact related to radon.
Question 19:
Name the primary health impact related to radon.
Radon causes lung cancer

38. Radon causes lung cancer

39. Question 20:
Name three possible health impacts on adults from exposure to lead-based paint.
Possible answers:
Muscle and joint pain
High blood pressure
Fertility and sexual problems
Memory and concentration problems

40. Possible answers: Muscle and joint pain High blood pressure
Fertility and sexual problems
Memory and concentration problems