6.11 Challenges to Sustainability Air Pollution Quiz

What is the upper limit for 'good' air quality, as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency?

• 100 micrograms per cubic meter over 24 hours

• 200 micrograms per cubic meter over 24 hours

• 50 micrograms per cubic meter over 24 hours

• 12 micrograms per cubic meter over 24 hours

What is the main source of fine particulate pollution in the air?

• Dust from construction sites

• Exhaust from airplanes

• Chemicals from household cleaning products

• Burning of coal in power plants

What are the health risks associated with PM2.5 pollution?

• Improved cognitive function in the elderly

• Increased risk of diabetes

• Exacerbation of asthma and other lung disorders

• Reduced risk of heart attack and stroke

Which region experienced some of the worst particulate pollution in recent years?

• North America

• Europe

• East and South Asia

• Australia

How many premature deaths in the United States were attributed to fine particulate matter in 2015?

• 88,000

• 50,000

• 120,000

• 100,000

What contributed to the increase in air pollution in the United States since 2016?

• Worsening pollution controls

• Increased use of electric vehicles

• Improved enforcement of pollution standards

• Reduced industrial activities

What was the cause of California's deadly Camp Fire in 2018?

• Oil spill

• Industrial explosion

• Broken power lines

• Volcanic eruption

What measures were taken by the government in New Delhi to address the air quality crisis?

• Promoting industrial emissions

• Halting all agricultural activities

• Encouraging more vehicle use

• Distributing protective face masks

What seasonal event worsens air pollution in Northern India?

• Springtime pollen release

• Winter cold air from the Himalayan Mountains

• Summer heatwaves

• Monsoon season

What did the Supreme Court of India say about the regional air pollution crisis?

• It declared clean air and water as a constitutional right

• It denied the existence of a pollution crisis

• It ordered the shutdown of all industrial activities

• It blamed the citizens for the pollution