Easy PFAS Quiz PFAS Quiz - Easy 1 / 5 The C8 Study is well-known for documenting the links between PFOA and health effects. Where was that study conducted? Mid-Ohio Valley communities Cape Cod, MA Communities in Northern California Incorrect. It’s Mid-Ohio Valley communities. These communities were exposed to PFOA emissions from a DuPont plant in West Virginia. Correct. It’s Mid-Ohio Valley communities. These communities were exposed to PFOA emissions from a DuPont plant in West Virginia. 2 / 5 PFAS are added to a wide range of products. What is a common function? To disinfect To impart non-stick properties To reduce noise To make something more flammable Incorrect. PFAS are added to products to make them make them non-stick, grease-proof, waterproof, and stain-resistant. Correct. PFAS are added to products to make them make them non-stick, grease-proof, waterproof, and stain-resistant. 3 / 5 Between 2013 and 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency required drinking water systems to do what? Add chlorine to eliminate PFAS in their systems Measure six different PFAS chemicals Establish contracts with large-scale farmers Determine where PFAS in their water was coming from Incorrect. From 2013 to 2015, the EPA required public water systems across the U.S. to monitor for six PFAS compounds in their drinking water system. Correct. From 2013 to 2015, the EPA required public water systems across the U.S. to monitor for six PFAS compounds in their drinking water system. 4 / 5 Which of the following human health effects has not been linked to PFAS exposure? Liver damage Webbed feet Higher cholesterol Some cancers Decreased vaccine effectiveness Incorrect. Researchers have not found links between PFAS exposure and webbed feet. In general, health impacts from PFAS exposures are long-term and non-communicable. Correct. Researchers have not found links between PFAS exposure and webbed feet. In general, health impacts from PFAS exposures are long-term and non-communicable. 5 / 5 The C8 Study is well-known for documenting the links between PFOA and health effects. About how many people were in that study? 700 7,000 70,000 700,000 Incorrect. Almost 70,000 participants were part of the C8 Health Project. Most of these participants were also part of follow-up studies between 2008 to 2011. Correct. Almost 70,000 participants were part of the C8 Health Project. Most of these participants were also part of follow-up studies between 2008 to 2011. Your score isThe average score is 79% 0% Restart quiz By Wordpress Quiz plugin
