HOST: TWA-LE ABRAHAMSON-SWAN SPOKANE TRIBAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAM Who Wants to Breathe Clean Air?

1) Radon is a gas that comes from the natural decay of what in the soil? A: Selenium C: Uranium B: Plutonium D: Radicals

1) Radon is a gas that comes from the natural decay of what in the soil? A: Selenium C: Uranium B: Plutonium D: Radicals

2) Which item is not a method for Radon to enter a home? A: cracks C: TV picture B: pipe joints D: water

2) Which item is not a method for Radon to enter a home? A: cracks C: TV picture B: pipe joints D: water

3) Which of the following agree that Radon is a serious problem? A: EPA C: Surgeon General B: Lung Association D: All of the above

3) Which of the following agree that Radon is a serious problem? A: EPA C: Surgeon General B: Lung Association D: All of the above

4) Prolonged exposure to Radon levels could lead to what health problem? A: emphysema C: sinusitis B: lung cancer D: headaches

4) Prolonged exposure to Radon levels could lead to what health problem? A: emphysema C: sinusitis B: lung cancer D: headaches

5) This habit, combined with exposure to Radon, increases your lung cancer risk: A: dusting C: smoking B: watching TV D: paint fumes

5) This habit, combined with exposure to Radon, increases your lung cancer risk: A: dusting C: smoking B: watching TV D: paint fumes

6) You can tell if you have Radon in your home because it smells like: A: rotten eggs C: sour milk B: oil D: no smell

6) You can tell if you have Radon in your home because it smells like: A: rotten eggs C: sour milk B: oil D: no smell

7) Radon kills more people than the following: A: Leukemia C: shootings B: jet crashes D: All of the above

7) Radon kills more people than the following: A: Leukemia C: shootings B: jet crashes D: All of the above

8) Radon is estimated to cause about this number of deaths each year: A: 14,000 C: 21,000 B: 2,000 D: 5,000

8) Radon is estimated to cause about this number of deaths each year: A: 14,000 C: 21,000 B: 2,000 D: 5,000

9) Who can test to see if you have a Radon problem? A: plumber C: anyone B: scientist D: contractor

9) Who can test to see if you have a Radon problem? A: plumber C: anyone B: scientist D: contractor

10) Your greatest risk for exposure to Radon is at: A: school C: office B: home D: church

10) Your greatest risk for exposure to Radon is at: A: school C: office B: home D: church

11) Radon affects only this type of home: A: old C: drafty B: new D: All types

11) Radon affects only this type of home: A: old C: drafty B: new D: All types

12) One of the best places to test for Radon in your home is: A: bathroom C: attic B: kitchen D: family room

12) One of the best places to test for Radon in your home is: A: bathroom C: attic B: kitchen D: family room

13) Short-term Radon tests take about how long? A: 1 month C: 1 day B: 1 year D: 2-7 days

13) Short-term Radon tests take about how long? A: 1 month C: 1 day B: 1 year D: 2-7 days

14) Long-term Radon tests take about how long? A: 4 months C: 5 hours B: 1 year D: 24 hrs-3 months

14) Long-term Radon tests take about how long? A: 4 months C: 5 hours B: 1 year D: 24 hrs-3 months

15) Short-term Radon test kits can be purchased from the Trading Post for: A: $1 C: $10 B: $5 D: $20

15) Short-term Radon test kits can be purchased from the Trading Post for: A: $1 C: $10 B: $5 D: $20

16) Which of the following statements should you find on Radon test kits? A: EPA approved C: Certified Green B: UL approved D: None above

16) Which of the following statements should you find on Radon test kits? A: EPA approved C: Certified Green B: UL approved D: None above

17) The term picocuries per liter of air is a term for measuring: A: radon C: coolant B: chemicals D: pesticides

17) The term picocuries per liter of air is a term for measuring: A: radon C: coolant B: chemicals D: pesticides

18) The average indoor level of Radon is: A: 3.3 pCi/L C: 1.3 pCi/L B: 2.1 pCi/L D: 2.3 pCi/L

18) The average indoor level of Radon is: A: 3.3 pCi/L C: 1.3 pCi/L B: 2.1 pCi/L D: 2.3 pCi/L

19) You should take action to reduce Radon levels in your home if your test shows: A: 8 pCi/L C: 10 pCi/L B: 4 pCi/L D: All of the above

19) You should take action to reduce Radon levels in your home if your test shows: A: 8 pCi/L C: 10 pCi/L B: 4 pCi/L D: All of the above

20) Elevated Radon levels can be found in: A: the Rockies C: the Midwest B: every state D: the Northeast

20) Elevated Radon levels can be found in: A: the Rockies C: the Midwest B: every state D: the Northeast

21) How many homes in the US are estimated to have elevated Radon levels? A: 1 in 30 C: 1 in 15 B: 1 in 100 D: 1 in 50

21) How many homes in the US are estimated to have elevated Radon levels? A: 1 in 30 C: 1 in 15 B: 1 in 100 D: 1 in 50

22) How many counties in Washington are at high risk for elevated Radon levels? A: 0 C: 20 B: 7 D: 10

22) How many counties in Washington are at high risk for elevated Radon levels? A: 0 C: 20 B: 7 D: 10

23) What is the term for making repairs to a building with high Radon levels? A: irrigation C: fumigation B: mitigation D: reparation

23) What is the term for making repairs to a building with high Radon levels? A: irrigation C: fumigation B: mitigation D: reparation

24) The least acceptable method for lowering Radon levels would be: A: caulking cracks C: changing air flow B: opening windows D: sealing entry points

24) The least acceptable method for lowering Radon levels would be: A: caulking cracks C: changing air flow B: opening windows D: sealing entry points

25) After a home has been mitigated, what should be done? A: move out C: air out B: retest D: sell house

25) After a home has been mitigated, what should be done? A: move out C: air out B: retest D: sell house

26) Who could you call for more information about Radon? A: Tribal Air Quality C: State Radon Office B: EPA D: All of the above

26) Who could you call for more information about Radon? A: Tribal Air Quality C: State Radon Office B: EPA D: All of the above

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