Environmental Pollutants Quiz

What is a common source of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) in urban areas?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Forest fires

• Automobile exhaust

• Lightning strikes

Which pollutant is a primary component of smog and can exacerbate respiratory conditions?

• CO

• Ozone

• Lead

• Asbestos

What is a significant effect of sulfur oxides (SOx) on the environment?

• Depletion of the ozone layer

• Acid rain formation

• Global warming

• Ocean acidification

Which of the following is a common source of carbon monoxide (CO) indoors?

• LED lights

• Electric heaters

• Gas stoves

• Solar panels

Lead exposure can be particularly harmful to which group of individuals?

• Elderly

• Teenagers

• Pregnant women

• Athletes

Particulate matter can cause which of the following health effects?

• Improved lung function

• Decreased allergy symptoms

• Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases

• Enhanced immune system

Radon is primarily released from what type of source?

• Industrial smokestacks

• The ground

• Automobile exhaust

• Household cleaning products

Asbestos exposure is most closely linked to which disease?

• Asthma

• Mesothelioma

• Tuberculosis

• Bronchitis

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted by all of the following EXCEPT:

• Paints and lacquers

• Cleaning supplies

• Office equipment such as copiers and printers

• Unpainted concrete

What is a common remediation strategy for soil contaminated with lead?

• Airing out the contaminated area

• Phytoremediation

• Ultraviolet light exposure

• Ozone treatment