Term 3 and 4 PSW Study Notes: Water Safety, HIV/AIDS, Road Safety, Hygiene, and Pollution

Comprehensive question-and-answer study flashcards covering Water Safety, HIV/AIDS awareness, Road Safety signs, Personal and Household Hygiene, and Pollution causes and effects.

According to the water safety tips, where should you swim when you are at the beach?

You should swim in the flag marked areas.

What actions should you take if you get into trouble in the water?

Do not panic, think clearly, wave your hands to get someone's attention to come save you, or float on your back and yell for help.

What should you check and confirm before entering a swimming pool?

Make sure the water is always clear and safe to enter, and check how deep the water is.

Why should pool fences be installed around the house?

Pool fences help keep the pool area safe from little children.

What safety precaution must be taken regarding small children in the bath?

Do not leave small kids in the bath alone.

What does the acronym HIV stand for?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

How does HIV affect the body?

It attacks the body's immune system, making it harder to fight off infections.

What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

What is AIDS in relation to HIV, and how can it be prevented?

AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV infection; proper care and medicine can prevent HIV from developing into AIDS.

What is the fact that debunks the myth that HIV can be spread through hugging or sharing food?

HIV does not spread through casual contact.

How can people with HIV stay healthy and control the virus?

By taking daily medicine.

According to the road signs memo, what does the sign showing the number 60 indicate?

A speed limit of $60\,\text{km/h}$.

Which prohibition road signs are listed in the road safety memo?

Pedestrians prohibited, parking prohibited, cyclists prohibited, and left turn prohibited.

What does the triangular road sign with arrows indicating other traffic require a driver to do?

Give way to all drivers.

How can germs be seen according to the personal hygiene tips?

Germs can only be seen under a microscope.

How often should you brush your teeth according to the personal hygiene rules?

At least twice a day.

Why should you not share personal items such as toothbrushes and towels?

Sharing these items will cause germs to spread.

What are the four listed causes of air pollution?

Exhaust fumes, factories, machinery, and cigarettes.

What are the three results of air pollution listed in the notes?

Smog, lung damage, and global warming.

What causes water pollution according to the pollution summary table?

Waste from factories, homes, littering, city waste, oil spills, and pesticides from farming or gardening.

What are the four listed results of water pollution?

Rivers and wildlife are poisoned, water is dark and smelly, water is not drinkable, and rivers carry pollution into the sea.

What are the primary causes of land pollution?

Littering of plastic and rubbish, and illegal dumping.

What are the results of land pollution listed in the study notes?

Leakages pollute underground water systems, global warming, harms wildlife living on the land, and rats, cockroaches, and germs spread at landfill sites.