Environmental Science Study Guide: Unit 13
Unit 13 Study Guide Word Bank
Acute Exposure, Bioaccumulation, Chronic Exposure, LD50, Lethal Dose, Less, More
- A lethal dose is the amount of toxin required to kill an organism.
- A smaller LD50 value is more toxic than a larger LD50 value.
- The amount of a material, given all at once, which causes the death of half of the organisms given that amount is LD50.
- The buildup of chemicals within the bodies of organisms: bioaccumulation.
- One way to reduce the amount of carbon in the environment is to create public
Detection and Intervention in Child Social Vulnerability Situations
Detection of Situations of Social Vulnerability of Children
Collection of Information, Assessment and Diagnosis, Decision Making, Design Intervention Plan
We can define a situation of social vulnerability as a situation in which the child is injured, suffers direct or indirect consequences, or experiences a lack of attention to basic needs, and therefore is a victim of maltreatment. It’s important to bear in mind that this is not accidental, but intentional, with both physical and emotional impact.
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Understanding Diseases and How to Stay Healthy
Why Do We Fall Ill?
Health
Health is a state of being well enough to properly function physically, mentally, and socially. In other words, health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being.
Community Issues Which Affect Our Health
Public Cleanliness
Public cleanliness is important for our health. If someone is living in a filthy neighborhood, they have a greater risk of being affected by some epidemic.
Economic Condition
The economic condition of the country and society is important for our
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Health Promotion: Public Health
1) The Concept of Public Health
Public health, a vital component of the healthcare system, is defined as the organized efforts of a community to achieve and maintain optimal health for its members. It involves various activities, including health promotion, advocacy, environmental sanitation, food hygiene, and actions focused on both individuals and the collective population. Public health also encompasses health restoration through primary and hospital care. These
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1. How Does Meat Consumption Affect Rainforests?
Rainforests are often cut down to create space for cattle farms, which supply meat for human consumption.
2. Why Is Excessive Meat Consumption Harmful?
Consuming too much meat can lead to diseases that cause thousands of deaths annually. It also negatively impacts the environment.
3. Arguments Used by Meat Producers to Defend Themselves (Two Examples)
- Most people already consume less meat than they should.
- Reducing meat consumption would have minimal impact.