Smog of London Quiz

What are the main causes of smog in London?

• Air pollution from vehicles, industrial emissions, and weather conditions

• Air pollution from households, natural sources, and weather conditions.

• Air pollution from power plants, construction activities, and weather conditions.

• Air pollution from factories, agricultural activities, and weather conditions.

How does smog affect human health?

• Smog affects human health by causing respiratory problems and can lead to chronic respiratory diseases.

• Smog affects human health by causing digestive problems and stomach ulcers.

• Smog affects human health by causing skin irritation and allergies.

• Smog affects human health by increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

What actions has the government taken to reduce smog in London?

• Implementing a low emission zone, promoting the use of electric vehicles, reducing public transportation, and implementing looser regulations on industrial emissions.

• Implementing a low emission zone, promoting the use of electric vehicles, improving public transportation, and implementing stricter regulations on industrial emissions.

• Implementing a congestion charge zone, promoting the use of gasoline vehicles, reducing public transportation, and implementing stricter regulations on industrial emissions.

• Implementing a high emission zone, promoting the use of diesel vehicles, reducing public transportation, and implementing looser regulations on industrial emissions.

Can you name a historical smog event that occurred in London?

• Pollution Crisis of 1985

• Toxic Haze of 1962

• London Smog of 1873

• Great Smog of 1952

What are the major sources of air pollution in London?

• Road traffic, industrial emissions, and domestic heating.

• Power plants, natural gas extraction, and forest fires.

• Agricultural activities, construction sites, and waste incineration.

• Airports, shipping emissions, and household cleaning products.

Which of the following is not a cause of smog in London? a) Vehicle emissions b) Industrial pollution c) Natural disasters d) Residential heating

• c

• d

• b

• a

True or False: Smog can cause respiratory problems and worsen existing health conditions.

• False

• Smog has no impact on respiratory health

• Smog only affects the environment, not human health

• True

What measures can individuals take to reduce smog in London?

• Using public transportation, carpooling, walking or cycling, using electric vehicles, and reducing energy consumption at home.

• Using coal-powered vehicles, increasing energy consumption at home, using private transportation

Which government agency is responsible for monitoring air quality in London?

• Greater London Authority (GLA)

• London Pollution Control Agency (LPCA)

• London Air Quality Network (LAQN)

• London Environmental Monitoring Agency (LEMA)

What year did the Great Smog of London occur?

• 1960

• 1975

• 1945

• 1952