1. Which of the following is responsible for the largest number of deaths related to wildfires? ( can click multiple answers)
A. Displaced wildlife
B. Accidents during evacuation
C.Flames
D. Smoke
2. Longer, harder droughts will likely cause what associated effects? ( can click multiple answers)
A. Longer flu epidemics
B. Proliferating dust storms
C. Expanding deserts
D. Increase wildfires
E. Increased pest infestations
3. Pollen counts are lowest under which weather conditions? Pollen counts are lowest under which weather conditions?
A. Chilly, wet days
B. Windy days
C. Hot, dry days
4. Which are acceptable locations for sheltering during a lightning storm when caught outdoors in a park? ( can click multiple answers)
A. A camping tent
B. A picnic shelter
C. A nearby enclosed building
D. A dense stand of equally tall trees
E. A low area
F. A lake
E. A hard-topped car
5. Heart attacks occur more frequently during heat waves than during winter storms.
A. True
B. False
6. According to research, what is the main factor contributing to flu transmission in winter?
A. People are crowded in confined spaces more frequently
B. People's immune systems are generally weaker in winter
C. Cold temperatures improve flu virus survival rates
7. West Nile Virus has been shown to increase during which of the following weather events? ( can click multiple answers)
A. Winter storms
B. Heat waves
C. Heavy rains
8. The largest percentage of hurricane deaths occurs due to which weather feature?
A. Coastal flooding
B. Inland rains
C. High winds
D. Off shore high waves
E. Tornados
9. Important partners for healthcasting include the National Weather Service and public health officials.
A. True
B. False
10. According to the course, in addition to increasing heat waves, which of the following weather and heath impacts are likely impacts of global climate change. ( can click multiple answers)
A. Reduced water quality
B. More infectious disease
C. Reduced air quality
D. Warmer, wetter winters
E. More extreme weather events
D. More genetic disorders
11. What advice would you give to people when their car becomes stuck while driving during a heavy snow storm? ( can click multiple answers)
A. Run the car engine for only 10 minutes each hour with a window opened slightly
B. Notify the authorities or friends if you have a working cell phone
C. Attempt to sleep to preserve body heat
D. Leave the car engine running to maintain heat with a window opened slightly
E. Tie brightly colored cloth to the car antenna
F. Stay awake
G. Wrap up in extra clothes, blankets, or newspapers
H. Leave the car behind and get to the nearest shelter
I. Remove snow from around the exhaust pipe
J. Stay in the car
12. Which of the following weather events cause the most deaths in the US?
A. Heat waves
B. Tornadoes
C. Winter storms
D. Floods and flash floods
E. Hurricanes
F. Cold weather
13. Which of the following are important steps broadcasters can take to improve their healthcasting? ( can click multiple answers)
A. Review this course to learn all they can about the health impacts of weather
B. Develop a strong knowledge about local weather and health issues
C. Deliver simple and consistent messages
D. Maintain credibility by providing accurate and timely information
E. Look for frequent opportunities to incorporate health information in their broadcasts
F. Introduce themselves to the local public health officer
14. Which source of carbon monoxide emissions accounts for more than 50% of the national total?
A. Non road industrial machinery
B. Electricity generation
C. Industrial processes
D. Waste disposal
E. Residential and wild fires
F. Vehicles
15. Which two of the following are the chief airborne public health threats? ( can click multiple answers)
A. Ozone
B. Sulfur dioxide
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Chlorine gas
E. Particle pollution
16. Which of the following are qualities of a good health-related public advisory message? ( can click multiple answers)
A. It gives advice using positive statements about what to do
B. It is long enough to fully describe why the risks are occurring
C. It provides clear preventative actions to take
D. It provides advice to special at-risk populations
E. It is simple and straightforward