Questions and Answers
Which of the following are ways that soil can become polluted? (Select all that apply)
Name the three pollutants that have decreased the most since 1990.
Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead
How can the methods involved in 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Compost' help to control solid waste?
Reduce: don't use as much of a product; Reuse: use products multiple times; Recycle: use old products to create new products; Compost: fertilization
Describe the process by which an environmental protection act is created and enforced.
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Explain how nitrogen oxides are produced and their environmental impact.
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List four different symptoms in the human body that are caused by air pollution.
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How can mental and emotional health affect behavior?
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How can good self-esteem help you through difficult situations?
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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, why is someone who is financially stable more likely to focus on social experiences?
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Explain how someone can have a sense of belonging while remaining independent.
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Justify why children often have the same habits and mannerisms as their parents.
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What needs must be met in order for a person to reach self-actualization according to Maslow's hierarchy?
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List and describe three common defense mechanisms.
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Describe the process for managing emotional stress.
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What are the steps to managing one's emotions?
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What are some of the basic emotions we all experience?
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Why are teenagers more susceptible to changing emotions?
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Study Notes
Soil Pollution
- Soil pollution occurs due to pesticides, polluted water runoff, solid waste exposure, and mining activities.
Decrease in Pollution
- Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead have seen significant reductions since 1990.
Waste Management Strategies
- Reduce: Minimizing product usage and packaging.
- Reuse: Employing items multiple times before disposal.
- Recycle: Transforming discarded materials into new products.
- Compost: Converting organic waste into fertilizer for soil enhancement.
Environmental Protection Acts
- Creation follows U.S. Congress passing a law, leading to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulating enforcement at state and local levels.
Nitrogen Oxides
- Produced by combustion in vehicle engines, nitrogen oxides contribute to air pollution, resulting in acid rain and smog.
Symptoms of Air Pollution
- Air pollution can lead to breathing difficulties, asthma, lung cancer, and wheezing.
Mental Health and Behavior
- Poor mental health can increase stress, leading to ineffective decision-making, while good mental health fosters resilience and a positive outlook in challenges.
Role of Self-Esteem
- High self-esteem facilitates healthier decision-making and resilience in adversity, encouraging individuals to seek help and maintain a positive perspective.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Basic needs (food, safety) must be fulfilled before focusing on social experiences, love, and ultimately self-actualization.
Independence and Belonging
- A sense of belonging enhances self-confidence without dependency; individuals can feel part of a community while making independent choices.
Inheritance of Habits
- Children mimic parental habits due to genetic inheritance and environmental influence, adopting behaviors observed in their upbringing.
Self-Actualization Requirements
- According to Maslow, reaching self-actualization necessitates fulfilling basic needs, safety, social needs, and esteem before achieving personal growth.
Common Defense Mechanisms
- Defense mechanisms include denial, suppression (pushing away unpleasant thoughts), and projection (attributing one's feelings to others).
Managing Emotional Stress
- Effective stress management strategies include meditation, yoga, expressing feelings, self-care, and maintaining resilience with a positive mindset.
Steps to Manage Emotions
- Emotional management involves recognizing feelings, accepting their validity, and controlling reactions to them, promoting healthier emotional responses.
Basic Emotions
- Fundamental emotions experienced by individuals include anger, fear, happiness, sadness, disgust, guilt, love, and surprise.
Teenage Emotion Vulnerability
- Teenagers experience heightened emotional fluctuations due to hormonal changes and mental health challenges, which can make them feel vulnerable.
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This quiz features flashcards focused on mental and emotional health topics related to environmental pollutants. It covers various aspects including soil pollution and the reduction of specific pollutants since 1990. Test your knowledge on these crucial health issues related to environmental science.