Question

1. what is a common cause of cold - related illnesses? prolonged exposure to freezing or windy weather. eating too little before going outside. wearing light - colored clothing. drinking cold water in winter. 2. what is hypothermia? a mild cold caused by chilly weather. a dangerous drop in body temperature below 95°f. a condition where the skin freezes and hardens. a minor illness caused by wearing wet clothing. 3. which of the following is a symptom of frostbite? heavy sweating and fatigue. shivering and slurred speech. cold, numb, and pale skin that may appear hard or waxy. red and itchy skin.

Explanation:

1. Prolonged exposure to freezing or windy weather can cause the body to lose heat rapidly, leading to cold - related illnesses. Eating too little, wearing light - colored clothing, or drinking cold water are not the main causes.
2. Hypothermia is defined as a dangerous drop in body temperature below 95°F. It is not a mild cold, nor is it about skin freezing (which is frostbite) or a minor illness from wearing wet clothing.
3. Frostbite causes the skin to become cold, numb, pale, and may appear hard or waxy due to tissue damage from freezing. Heavy sweating and fatigue are not related, shivering and slurred speech are more associated with hypothermia, and red and itchy skin is not a typical symptom of frostbite.

Answer:

1. Prolonged exposure to freezing or windy weather.
2. A dangerous drop in body temperature below 95°F.
3. Cold, numb, and pale skin that may appear hard or waxy.