Quiz: Carbon Black and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify carbon black?

   AA known human carcinogen (strongest evidence)BA probable (likely) human carcinogenCNot classifiable — evidence is inconclusiveDA possible human carcinogen (weaker evidence)

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2. Q2.According to this article, how are people most often exposed to carbon black?

   AThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itBBreathing carbon black dust in manufacturing jobsCOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itDOnly through contact with the eyes

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3. Q3.Carbon black is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   Abrain tumorsBbone cancerCA possible link to lung effects from inhaled dustDeye (ocular) cancer

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4. Q4.What does it mean that carbon black is classified as a carcinogen?

   AThat it can cause cancer under some conditions — a hazard, not a measure of personal riskBThat everyone exposed to it is certain to get cancerCThat it has been banned in every countryDThat there is no way to reduce exposure to it

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