Describe the potential human health effects of this incident, taking into account the unique environmental health factors that influence exposure

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Temperature Inversion — In the winter months in a small town located in a valley, a temperature inversion has occurred. An inversion is a change the normal atmosphere where a layer of cool air at the surface is overlain by a layer of warmer air, therefore limiting the ability for air at the bottom to escape. An inversion can lead to pollution and contaminates being trapped close to the ground, with possible adverse effects on health.

To Prepare: Review the Learning Resources and the above scenario. Think about your role as current or future environmental health/ public health professional and how you might address the scenario. Also, think about the responsibilities and services you may be called upon to carry out for the community.

You must: Include an APA style title page / include APA style headings for each section of your paper / cite the sources within your text in APA style / and include an      APA formatted reference list at the end of your paper.

Instructions for students

For this assignment, you will prepare a paper on the environmental health functions and public health responsibilities related to an air quality control and protection scenario provided by your professor.

Review the Learning Resources provided in this module, your textbook, the CDC website, and any other quality public health or academic resources, and think about how the core functions of environmental health are related air quality control and protection. Visit the Walden writing center and review your Essential Guide to APA style for writing assistance.

Your paper must include the following:

· A title page, in APA format.

· Section headers, in APA format, for each section below:

· Describe the air quality incident and highlight the unique attributes of this situation and why it is a public health concern. Explain the situational background and why a public health response would be warranted.

· Describe the potential human health effects of this incident, taking into account the unique environmental health factors that influence exposure. What       challenges/barriers can you expect to face given this information?

· Analyze the core public health roles and responsibilities in responding to the event and how local, state and federal public health agencies may work together in controlling the air quality incident. Also, what other resources and/or partnerships may be needed to respond to this incident?

· Describe the specific public health and community protection procedures that you feel will best protect the community and why? Make sure to discuss at minimum, incident investigation, exposure assessment, hazard containment, and public information dissemination.

· Provide a summary/conclusion adequately closing the paper and finalizing your thoughts.

· Cite the sources within your text and be sure to follow APA format.

· An APA formatted reference list at the end of your paper

Which of the following would be the best way for the homeowner to obtain a water-quality report?

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A home gets its water from the public supply. Which of the following would be the best way for the homeowner to obtain a water-quality report?

Purchase a home sampling kit on the Internet Record observations made by smelling and tasting the tap water Request data from the local water treatment facility Ask neighbors for a sample of their water to compare

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

Which of the following is a common source of groundwater pollution?

Oil dumping and oil spills Tossing candy bar wrappers into a stream Flushing household chemicals down the toilet Leaking storage containers outside factories

Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

Which of the following is a major cause of waterborne diseases?

Bacteria Particulates Dissolved gases Sediments

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

Which organization is responsible for enforcing clean-water legislation governing water use and quality in the Everglades?

Everglades Police Agency Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Agency Florida Waterway Patrol

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

Which of the following is caused by pollutants from farm runoff, feedlots, or septic tanks?

Increased fecal coliform Low dissolved oxygen Temperatures greater than 45°C pH below 6.5

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

How would a person most likely become ill from overly acidic water?

The water may contain toxic heavy metals. Low pH is associated with cancer in newborns. Low pH can make water cloudy with suspended particles. There are no ill effects of acidity in water.

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

Which of the following is an action that people in Florida could take to help decrease the turbidity of coastal waters?

Build dams along rivers leading to the coast Reduce erosion by planting trees along the shore Remove photosynthesizing plants from coastal waters Build housing developments on land that borders water bodies

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

Which of the following would most likely be considered nonpoint source pollution?

Animal waste from a local horse farm seeping into the ground Increased turbidity from erosion A car repair shop dumping used oil in the ground A leaky underground oil tank

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

Which of the following is an indicator of good water quality?

High levels of nitrates High levels of phosphates Zero turbidity All of the above

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

 

Which of the following is typically associated with a reduction in photosynthesizing plants in a water supply?

An increase in dissolved oxygen A decrease in dissolved oxygen An increase in phosphates A decrease in phosphates

Question 11 (Essay Worth 5 points)

 

<object:standard:la.910.2.2.3>Summarize your findings from the Water Quality Lab. Be sure to include your observations and the sources of each water-quality issue you investigated.

 

 

 

Question 12 (Essay Worth 5 points)

 

<object:standard:sc.912.n.1.1; ma.912.s.3.2=””>Dan took three samples of water from the creek behind his house once a month for the last six months. He tested the water and reported the results in the following data table.

ummarize the procedures that you used in the lab. The Methods section should also state clearly how data (numbers) were collected during the lab; this will be reported in the Results/Outcome section

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Student Instructions

For each assignment, you will use the M.U.S.E. link to complete the lab.

In this lab, you will observe the time progression of industrialization and human development to help you write up a scientific paper that centers on the following:

If current human development does not change, will groundwater sustainability be affected? Explain your observations.

Human Impacts on the Sustainability of Groundwater

Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that is needed for survival and well-being depends either directly or indirectly on the natural environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, while also helping to fulfill the social and economic requirements of present and future generations.

Using the M.U.S.E. link, review the background information and gather your data.

Use the Lab 1 worksheet for assignment instructions and data collection.eek 1

 

Lab worksheet 1

 

Name:

 

Date:

 

Instructor’s Name:

 

Assignment: SCIE211 Phase 1 Lab Report

 

Title: Human Impacts on the Sustainability of Groundwater

 

Instructions: You will need to write a 1-page lab report using the scientific method to answer the following question:

·          If current human development does not change, will groundwater sustainability be affected?

When your lab report is complete, post it in Submitted Assignment files.

Part I: Using the time progression of industrialization and human development, fill in the data table below to help you write up your lab report.

 

Time Period Impact to Forest Groundwater Levels Saltwater Intrusion Farming Industrial development Population
1800s
1900s
2000s

 

 

 

Part II: Write a 1-page lab report using the following scientific method sections:

  • Purpose
    • State the purpose of the lab.
  • Introduction
    • This is an investigation of what is currently known about the question being asked. Use background information from credible references to write a short summary about concepts in the lab. List and cite references in APA style.
  • Hypothesis/Predicted Outcome
    • A hypothesis is an educated guess. Based on what you have learned and written about in the Introduction, state what you expect to be the results of the lab procedures.
  • Methods
    • Summarize the procedures that you used in the lab. The Methods section should also state clearly how data (numbers) were collected during the lab; this will be reported in the Results/Outcome section.
  • Results/Outcome
    • Provide here any results or data that were generated while doing the lab procedure.
  • Discussion/Analysis
    • In this section, state clearly whether you obtained the expected results, and if the outcome was as expected.
    • Note: You can use the lab data to help you discuss the results and what you learned.

Provide references in APA format. This includes a reference list and in-text citations for references used in the Introduction section.

Give your paper a title and number, and identify each section as specified above. Although the hypothesis will be a 1-sentence answer, the other sections will need to be paragraphs to adequately explain your experiment.

Briefly discuss the origin and motivations of the Luddites of the early 19th century.

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While technological progress is generally considered a beneficial  necessity, historically it has not always been met with open minds.  Throughout history, technological change has often meant that  traditional societal roles and means of existence are often completely  transformed and/or eliminated altogether. Such was the case of the  Luddites of the early 19th century who took to rebellion in an effort to  maintain their way of life. Their motivations can be seen among similar  groups today as modern technology attempts to simplify and automate our  way of life. In this activity you will explore the existing and  potential negative effects of technological change and how it has and  will shape current society.

After reading a brief history on Luddism and Its DiscontentsPreview the document and performing a brief internet search, answer the following:

  • Briefly discuss the origin and motivations of the Luddites of the early 19th century.
  • Do you think the Luddites were successful in their endeavors?  What  could they have done to better influence the role this technology would  have in their lives?
  • Are there economic, social and cultural motivator present today that are similar to those that gave birth to Luddism? Give an example.
  • How is society shaping and be shaped by these changes today?
  • Learning from history, what can we do to ease the transition of technological progress?