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| What are different types of communties that people may belong? | city, town, neighborhood, school, cultural |
| What is a social network? | people with whom you interact and look to for friendship, information, and social support in all the different communities |
| What is a community service organization? | official group whose members act or unite for a common purpose |
| What is an example of a community service organization? | Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 4-H |
| What ways can a community affect a person's physical and social health? | basic health services, health legislation, parks, recreational facilities, walking tracks |
| How is mixed-use development different from urban sprawl? | mixed-use development is building homes closer to businesses and schools-urban sprawl is building homes away from businesses |
| What is pollution? | presence or release of substances into the environment in quantities that are harmful to living organisms |
| What are examples of air pollution? | carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, ozone, particulate matter |
| What health problems are caused by air pollution? | damage the respiratory system, enter the bloodstream & harm other parts of the body, reduce your protection from the sun's radiation |
| In what kind of building is indoor air pollution the worst? | energy-efficient buildings |
| What is asbestos? | fibrous mineral that was used in fireproofing and in building materials |
| How is asbestos dangerous to health? | fibers are inhaled into the lungs, this damages the cells of the lungs |
| What are government actions that can improve air quality? | funding for development of efficient ways to use fossil fuels, funding for fossil fuel alternatives, laws for vehicle inspections, tax breaks for hybrid vehicles |
| What is a personal action that can improve air quality? | walk, combine errands, maintain your vehicle, turn off lights & appliances, clean cooling fans, set thermostat lower in winter & higher in summer, properly vent appliances |
| When is a smog alert most likely? | when there is little to no wind |
| What is hazardous waste? | any waste that is either flammable, explosive, corrosive, or toxic to humans or other living things |
| What are some examples of hazardous waste? | motor oil, pesticides, solvents, mercury, lead, radioactive materials |
| How do hazardous wastes affect human health? | cause cancer, birth defects, developmental problems, diseases |
| What is a landfill? | a permanent storage area where garbage and other wastes are deposited and covered with soil |
| What serious problem do some landfills pose to the environment? | hazardous wastes leaking into water supply |
| What are sources of water pollution? | household waste, industrial waste, agricultural waste |
| What are solutions that can help protect land and water resources? | clean up waste sites, improve waste management, conserve natural resources |
| What are keys to building a sense of community? | civic engagement and a shared vision of the future |
| What is civic engagement? | level of involvement that average citizens have in the planning and decision-making that affects the community |
| What are examples of civic engagement? | participating in community government, registering to vote, volunteering, attending school board meetings |
| What are steps you can take to get more involved in your community? | become informed, volunteer your time, be an advocate |
| What health conditions are made worse by smog? | respiratory conditions like asthma |
| What is a health risk of excessive radon exposure? | lung cancer |
| What are some advantages of burning trash? | does not go in landfill |
| What are some disadvantages of burning trash? | causes air pollution |
| What are ways that volunteering in their community benefits teen volunteers? | gain new perspectives, discover postitive role models, develop career goals, improve grades, meet new people |
