Question

directions:
○ answer the lesson 2 assessment questions in the text box below. please restate each question.

lesson 2 assessment
after you read
reviewing facts and vocabulary

1. what does heredity mean?
2. define environment. identify three types of environment.
3. evaluate two ways that media and technology may influence your health.

thinking critically

1. evaluate. how does the environment in which you live affect your health?
2. synthesize. olivers family has a history of heart disease. what steps might he take to protect his health?

Explanation:

1. For question 1: "Heredity" refers to the passing of genetic traits from biological parents to their offspring.
2. For question 2: An environment is the total of all living and non-living things that surround and interact with an organism. Three types are natural environments (e.g., forests), built environments (e.g., cities), and social environments (e.g., schools).
3. For question 3: First, excessive screen time from media can cause eye strain and poor sleep, harming physical health. Second, social media can spread misinformation about health, leading to harmful choices.
4. For question 4: The environment impacts health through factors like air quality (polluted air causes respiratory issues) and access to clean water (contaminated water leads to waterborne diseases).
5. For question 5: Oliver can adopt a heart-healthy diet low in saturated fats, exercise regularly, get regular heart screenings, and avoid smoking or excessive alcohol.

Answer:

1. What does heredity mean?

Heredity is the passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring.

1. Define environment. Identify three types of environment.

An environment is the sum of all surrounding living and non-living elements interacting with an organism. Three types are natural environments, built environments, and social environments.

1. Evaluate two ways that media and technology may influence your health.

• Excessive screen time can cause eye strain and disrupted sleep, harming physical health.
• Social media can spread health misinformation, leading to harmful decisions.

1. Evaluate. How does the environment in which you live affect your health?

Poor air quality can cause respiratory illnesses, and lack of access to clean water can lead to waterborne diseases; positive environments with safe spaces support physical and mental well-being.

1. Synthesize. Oliver's family has a history of heart disease. What steps might he take to protect his health?

Oliver can eat a low-saturated-fat diet, exercise regularly, schedule routine heart check-ups, and avoid tobacco and excessive alcohol use.