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geoffrey

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Environmental justice is an important consideration when working with tribal communities. In which way is traditional tribal practices most often directly affected by contaminated land and water?
 
  A) Spiritual practices
  B) Dietary practices
  C) Work opportunities
  D) Exercise opportunities

Question 2

Children may be more vulnerable to environmental exposures than adults. There are several factors that increase children's vulnerability. Which factors should be considered with children? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Their body systems are still rapidly developing.
  B) They eat less, drink less, and breathe more in proportion to their body size than do adults.
  C) Their bodies may be less able to break down and excrete contaminants.
  D) Their behaviors can expose them to more contaminants.
  E) Their breathing zone is further from the ground.



missalyssa26

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
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Tribal communities often bear a disproportionate burden of impact from pollution on their tribal lands. Traditional tribal practices include eating traditional foods for either a majority or a portion of their diets, and contamination of the land or water has a direct effect on food sources.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D
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Children may be more vulnerable to environmental exposures than are adults. Several factors increase children's vulnerability, including the following. Children's body systems are still rapidly developing. Children eat more, drink more, and breathe more (not less) in proportion to their body size than adults. Children's breathing zone is closer to (not further from) the ground than adults'. Children's bodies may be less able to break down and excrete contaminants. Children's behaviors can expose them to more contaminants.



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