Quiz: Strong Inorganic Acid Mists and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid?

   AA probable (likely) human carcinogenBA known human carcinogen (strongest evidence)CA possible human carcinogen (weaker evidence)DNot classifiable — evidence is inconclusive

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2. Q2.According to this article, how are people most often exposed to strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid?

   AThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itBOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itCOnly through contact with the eyesDBreathing acid mists in certain industrial processes

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3. Q3.Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   ALaryngeal (voice box) cancerBbrain tumorsCchildhood leukemiaDmelanoma of the skin

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4. Q4.What does it mean that strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid is classified as a carcinogen?

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

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