Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Electronic items, batteries, and fluorescent lights should be disposed of in the regular trash.
2. Fibers from asbestos can lodge in the lungs and cause a type of lung cancer called asbestosis.
3. Mercury is a naturally occurring metal that affects the nervous system and may damage the brain.
4. Biomagnification occurs when larger animals eat smaller animals.
5. Gamma radiation causes cancer, sterility, and chromosomal damage at low exposure levels.
6. Radon is a radioactive gas found in certain soils, rocks, and natural building materials.
7. Noise pollution can cause hearing loss and stress-related illnesses.
8. The pain threshold for sound intensity (loudness) is 80 decibels.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. TRUE
7. TRUE
8. FALSE
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