Quiz: Wood Dust and Cancer

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1. Q1.How do health agencies classify wood dust?

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

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2. Q2.According to this article, how are people most often exposed to wood dust?

   ABreathing fine dust from sawing and sanding wood, especially hardwoodsBThere is no known way for people to be exposed to itCOnly by taking a prescription medicine for itDOnly through contact with the eyes

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3. Q3.Wood dust is most strongly linked to which cancer?

   Abrain tumorsBCancers of the nasal cavity and sinusesCchildhood leukemiaDmelanoma of the skin

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4. Q4.What does it mean that wood dust is classified as a carcinogen?

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

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