Question

What does the term “exposure” to chemical pollutants from hazardous waste management processes indicate?

(a) contact with chemical substances that can potentially cause adverse health effects

(b) contamination level

(c) spatial distribution of the contaminant

(d) affected biota

The question was posed to me during an online exam.

This interesting question is from Exposure Assessment topic in section Risk Assessment of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) contact with chemical substances that can potentially cause adverse health effects

To explain I would say: Exposure to a chemical pollutant indicates the contact with a toxin that has the potential to cause health effects, which are modulated by the toxicity of substances, the susceptibility of exposed individuals, and the extent and exposure pattern.