Free Printable Environmental Health Worksheets for High School

Multiple Choice

1. Environmental Health is the study of the:

   • [ ] Human body
   • [ ] Human mind
   • [x] Human environment
   • [ ] Human behavior

2. The environment can have an effect on which of the following?

   • [x] Physical health
   • [x] Mental health
   • [x] Social health
   • [ ] Financial health

3. Which of the following is an example of environmental health?

   • [x] Clean air
   • [ ] Clean water
   • [x] Waste management
   • [x] Pest control

4. Which of the following is an environmental health hazard?

   • [x] Pollution
   • [x] Pesticides
   • [x] Radiation
   • [ ] Exercise

True/False

1. Environmental Health is the study of the environment and its effects on human health.

   • [x] True
   • [ ] False

2. Poor environmental health can lead to physical, mental and social health problems.

   • [x] True
   • [ ] False

3. Environmental health hazards can include air pollution, water pollution, and radiation.

   • [x] True
   • [ ] False

Fill-in-the-Blank

1. Environmental Health is the study of the __________ and its effects on human health.

Answer: environment

1. Poor environmental health can lead to __________, mental, and social health problems.

Answer: physical

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Environmental Health Practice Sheet

Introduction

Environmental health refers to the study of the effects of the environment on human health. It seeks to identify and investigate environmental factors that may affect human health and well-being.

Questions

1. What is environmental health?

2. What are some of the environmental factors that can affect human health and well-being?

3. How can environmental health studies help us to protect our health?

4. What are some of the potential risks posed by environmental pollutants?

5. How can we reduce our exposure to environmental pollutants?

6. What are some of the ways we can work to protect and improve the environment?

7. What is the difference between environmental health and environmental science?

Practice Problems

1. A recent study found that air pollution is linked to an increased risk of respiratory illnesses. What are some of the possible sources of air pollution?

2. You are studying the effects of a chemical on a local water source. What questions would you need to answer in order to determine the potential health impacts of this chemical?

3. You are creating a plan to reduce air pollution in your community. What steps would you need to take in order to create an effective plan?

4. You are researching the effects of climate change on human health. What are some of the potential impacts of climate change on human health?

Answer Key

1. Possible sources of air pollution include vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, burning of fossil fuels, and natural sources such as dust and pollen.

2. Questions that need to be answered include: What is the chemical’s toxicity? What is the concentration of the chemical in the water? What is the potential for human exposure to the chemical?

3. Steps to reduce air pollution in your community include: increasing public awareness about the health risks of air pollution, implementing regulations to reduce emissions from vehicles and industry, encouraging the use of clean energy sources, and promoting the use of public transportation.

4. Potential impacts of climate change on human health include: increased risk of heat-related illnesses, increased risk of vector-borne diseases, increased risk of air pollution-related illnesses, and increased risk of food and water-borne illnesses.