Which pictogram represents an environmental hazard?

• A. Environmental
• B. Health hazard
• C. Skull and crossbones
• D. Exclamation mark

Answer: (A)

Recognize what the pictograms convey about risks. The environmental hazard symbol is the one that shows a dead tree and a fish. This pictogram warns that the chemical could cause harm to the environment, particularly aquatic life, if released or mishandled. It’s designed to signal risks beyond human health, focusing on ecosystems and waterways.

Other symbols convey different kinds of hazards: a health-hazard pictogram (a person with a starburst) flags risks to people’s health; a skull-and-crossbones pictogram signals acute toxicity or poison; an exclamation mark covers milder hazards like skin or eye irritation or certain irritants. Since this item is about environmental impact, the dead tree and fish symbol is the correct representation of an environmental hazard.