Concepts of Environmental Health

Unit VI Assessment

QUESTION 1

Select one method of solid waste management that you think is the most effective. Describe the method and discuss why you think it is effective. Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 2

Briefly describe the Love Canal incident. How does it illustrate the affect that solid and liquid waste transport can have on a community (Figure 12.12)? What effect did this incident have on the field of environmental health? Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 3

Discuss how the burden of foodborne illnesses affects communities globally. Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 4

Describe the risk factors for foodborne illness. Provide examples of what you can do to prevent these from occurring. Your response must be at least 200 words in length.