Environmental Health & Coping with HIV/AIDS is one of 9 topics in the Grade 8 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Environmental health is best described as:
The branch of health that looks at how the condition of the environment affects human health and wellbeing
A branch of health unrelated to the environment
A type of sport
A single annual event with no ongoing relevance
Answer: The branch of health that looks at how the condition of the environment affects human health and wellbeing — Environmental health looks at how the condition of the natural and built environment, such as air and water quality, waste management and green spaces, affects human health and wellbeing.
Easy
2. Which of the following is listed as a local environmental health problem?
Litter and illegal dumping
A well-maintained public park
Clean drinking water for everyone
Fresh air with no pollution
Answer: Litter and illegal dumping — Local environmental health problems listed include litter and illegal dumping, polluted water sources, air pollution, inadequate sanitation, and a lack of safe green spaces.
Medium
3. On what date is Earth Day observed internationally every year?
Answer: 22 April — Earth Day, observed internationally every year on 22 April, is highlighted as an occasion for practical action on environmental health, such as tree-planting or clean-up events.
