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How soil affects health
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Soils and health - Quiz

Soils and health - Quiz

Answer each question below, then choose Check answers to see your score. You can reveal the correct responses after marking.

1 Can soil really affect our health?

Yes, in many many ways! No, soil and health are separate Isn't it all to do with mudbaths?!

2 How can metals get into the soil?

When new building work is done Metals can come from weathered rocks Careless picnickers Due to burrowing animals

3 Can old mines contaminate the soil?

Once mining ceases they become totally safe Old spoil tips and mine drains may pollute soil Mining presents no environmental risks Mining always badly pollutes soils

4 Can badly polluted soils contaminate food (eg. carrots)?

Yes, but only on the surface Not if you wash the food before eating No, plants prevent such contamination Yes, crops can take in metals from the soil

5 Will cutting yourself when gardening give you Tetanus?

No, Tetanus only lives on rusty nails! Be careful as Tetanus is common in soil and manure

6 Can soil protect drinking water?

No, soil is where plants grow Yes, but not if it is pumped up from aquifers No, water just flows down through soil Yes, soil filters many pollutants from water

7 Can Aluminium (Al) in soil pose health threats?

No, we wrap our food in Al foil! Yes, when released into water, Al is toxic to fish (and us!) No, Aluminium is safe to eat Aluminium doesn't come from soil

8 What is 'Blue Baby' syndrome?

When babies get freezing cold An environmental cartoon series Disease linked to insufficient Nitrates Disease linked to excess Nitrates in water

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