1.
How many chemicals does tobacco smoke contain?
Correct Answer
B. Over 4000
Explanation
Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 chemicals, many of which are highly toxic and over 40 of which are known to cause cancer. There is no safe 'low tar' cigarette and no safe level of smoking.
2.
Smoking is the largest single preventable cause of death and disease in Australia. There are around 19,000 tobacco caused deaths each year. How many a day does that amount to?
Correct Answer
A. 52
Explanation
The question asks for the number of tobacco caused deaths per day in Australia. Since there are around 19,000 tobacco caused deaths each year, we can divide this number by the number of days in a year to find the daily average. There are 365 days in a year, so 19,000 divided by 365 is approximately 52. Therefore, the correct answer is 52.
3.
What is smoke from a smoker breathed in by other people called?
Correct Answer
D. Secondhand smoke
Explanation
Secondhand smoke refers to the smoke that is exhaled by a smoker or comes from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. This smoke contains harmful chemicals and toxins that can be inhaled by people who are nearby, even if they are not actively smoking. Secondhand smoke can be a significant health risk, causing various respiratory and cardiovascular problems, including lung cancer and heart disease. It is important to minimize exposure to secondhand smoke to protect the health of non-smokers.
4.
Women who smoke are more likely to give birth to babies who are how many grams lighter than usual?
Correct Answer
B. 200 grams
Explanation
Pregnant women who smoke are more likely to deliver babies whose weights are too low for the babies' good health. If all women quit smoking during pregnancy, about 4,000 new babies would not die each year.
5.
Which one of these is a disease caused by smoking?
Correct Answer
A. Bronchitis
Explanation
Bronchitis is a disease caused by smoking. Smoking irritates and inflames the bronchial tubes, leading to the development of bronchitis. This condition is characterized by a persistent cough, difficulty breathing, and excessive mucus production. Smoking damages the cilia in the bronchial tubes, impairing their ability to clear mucus and bacteria from the lungs. This allows harmful substances to build up, leading to infection and inflammation. Therefore, bronchitis is directly linked to smoking and is considered one of the many respiratory diseases caused by this harmful habit.
6.
Approximately, how many cigaretes are purchased every day?
Correct Answer
C. 15 billion
Explanation
The correct answer is 15 billion. This means that approximately 15 billion cigarettes are purchased every day.
7.
Every _______ seconds, a human life is lost to tobacco use somewhere in the world.
Correct Answer
A. Eight
Explanation
Every eight seconds, a human life is lost to tobacco use somewhere in the world.
8.
How long does it take for a cigarette filter to decompose?
Correct Answer
D. Between 18 months and 10 years
Explanation
Cigarette filters are made of a type of plastic called cellulose acetate, which is not biodegradable. It takes a significant amount of time for these filters to decompose in the environment. The range of 18 months to 10 years indicates that it can take anywhere between these time periods for a cigarette filter to break down. The decomposition rate can vary depending on factors such as temperature, moisture, and exposure to sunlight.
9.
Half of all smoking-related deaths occur between the ages of?
Correct Answer
B. 35 and 69
Explanation
That translates to an average of roughly 23 years of life lost.
10.
Nicotine reaches the brain within _________ after smoke is inhaled.
Correct Answer
D. 10 seconds
Explanation
Nicotine reaches the brain within 10 seconds after smoke is inhaled. This rapid delivery is due to the fact that when nicotine is inhaled, it is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs. From there, it is carried to the brain where it binds to nicotine receptors, triggering the release of various neurotransmitters such as dopamine, which produces pleasurable sensations and reinforces the addictive nature of smoking.
11.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately what percentage of the world's cigarettes sold around the world are smuggled?
Correct Answer
C. 25%
Explanation
The correct answer is 25%. This means that approximately a quarter of the world's cigarettes sold around the world are smuggled. Smuggling refers to the illegal transportation and sale of goods, in this case, cigarettes, without paying the necessary taxes or complying with regulations. The high percentage of smuggled cigarettes indicates a significant issue with illicit trade in tobacco products globally.
12.
What is the name of the flavours that are added to the blended tobacco mix to add flavor and a taste unique to the manufacturer?
Correct Answer
B. Toppings
Explanation
Some of these toppings have included; clove, licorice, orange oil, apricot stone, lime oil, lavender oil, dill seed oil, cocoa, carrot oil, mace oil, myrrh, beet juice, bay leaf, oak, rum, vanilla, and vinegar.