Question

1. Describe the connection between stream condition index and human health mentioned in the assigned article “Mountaintop Removal Mining: Digging Into Community Health Concerns.” Specifically, what data are used in the derivation of the stream condition index and how could these data inform the quality of human health in the surrounding area?
2. Asbestos is a common hazard presented in various working environments. Give two examples of where workers can be exposed to it. Also, explain what kind of health effects it could have.
3. Do you think you are exposed to any hazards that are also present at workplaces? How?

Answer 1

Stream condition index is related to the human health and it cause various side effect to the human health. The drinking water have high amount of selenium and arsenic. The water supply have also high content of magnese , iron and lead that cause various diseases in the humans. Also, the removal of coal from the mountains lerd to the flash flooding. Amount of water contamination in ppm lead to the derivation of stream condition reflex and these data is used to find the contamination of water.  

The asbestos is highly poisonous substance and is released from the industries. Person working in these industries have high chance of getting respiratory diseases. No, I do not think that I am also exposed to any hazard in my work place because I am in education insdustry.