5/10/24 Air Pollution Quiz

What is air pollution?

• Unwanted chemicals and particles in the air causing harm

• Beneficial gases released by plants

• A natural phenomenon that occurs seasonally

• A type of weather pattern

Answer explanation

Air pollution refers to unwanted chemicals and particles in the air that can cause harm to human health and the environment, making the choice 'Unwanted chemicals and particles in the air causing harm' the correct answer.

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Which of the following is a natural cause of air pollution?

• Forest fires

• Automobile exhaust

• Household cleaning products

• Industrial waste

Answer explanation

Forest fires are a natural cause of air pollution, releasing pollutants into the atmosphere when they burn.

What is a major human activity that causes air pollution?

• Jogging in the park

• Recycling

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

Answer explanation

Burning fossil fuels is a major human activity that causes air pollution by releasing harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.

Which gas is a major contributor to global warming?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

Answer explanation

Carbon dioxide is a major contributor to global warming, not Oxygen, Nitrogen, or Helium.

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What does the ozone layer protect us from?

• Ocean acidification

• Noise pollution

• Global warming

• Harmful rays from the sun

Answer explanation

The ozone layer protects us from harmful rays from the sun, such as ultraviolet radiation, by absorbing and filtering them before they reach the Earth's surface.

What is created when sulfur dioxide gets high into the atmosphere?

• Acid rain

• Ozone layer

• Photosynthesis

• Cloud formations

Answer explanation

When sulfur dioxide gets high into the atmosphere, it creates acid rain. This is due to the chemical reactions that occur when sulfur dioxide mixes with water vapor in the atmosphere.

Which disease is not typically caused by air pollution?

• Common cold

• Lung cancer

• Respiratory infections

• Heart disease

Answer explanation

The common cold is not typically caused by air pollution, unlike lung cancer, respiratory infections, and heart disease which can be linked to air pollution.

What color indicates the air quality is good in the Air Quality Index?

• Maroon

• Purple

• Red

• Green

Answer explanation

The color that indicates the air quality is good in the Air Quality Index is Green.

Which pollutant can cause acid rain and respiratory illnesses?

• Sulfur dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Particulate matter

• Chlorofluorocarbons

Answer explanation

Sulfur dioxide is the pollutant that can cause acid rain and respiratory illnesses.

What can you do to help reduce air pollution?

• Avoid recycling

• Increase the use of aerosol sprays

• Burn more fossil fuels

• Use less energy like electricity or gasoline

Answer explanation

To help reduce air pollution, one should use less energy like electricity or gasoline.

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