Air Pollution Quiz

What are the primary sources of air pollution?

• Beaches, forests, mountains

• School buses, playgrounds, hospitals

• Vehicles, industrial activities, power plants, agricultural activities, and residential heating

• Bicycles, wind turbines, solar panels

How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to air pollution?

• Burning fossil fuels has no impact on air quality

• Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter into the air.

• Burning fossil fuels increases oxygen levels in the air

• Burning fossil fuels reduces air pollution

What role do vehicles play in air pollution?

• Vehicles reduce air pollution

• Vehicles emit pollutants that contribute to air pollution.

• Vehicles have no impact on air pollution

• Vehicles clean the air

Explain the impact of industrial activities on air pollution.

• Industrial activities release pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter into the air, leading to smog, acid rain, and respiratory problems.

• Industrial activities have no impact on air pollution

• Industrial activities reduce air pollution

• Air pollution is caused by natural factors only

What are some natural sources of air pollution?

• Agricultural activities

• Volcanic eruptions, wildfires, dust storms

• Industrial emissions

• Car exhaust

Discuss the effects of air pollution on human health.

• Air pollution has no impact on human health

• Air pollution can lead to respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, exacerbation of existing conditions like asthma, and an increased risk of cancer.

• Air pollution leads to improved respiratory health

• Air pollution only affects animals, not humans

How does air pollution affect the environment?

• Air pollution helps in preserving ecosystems

• Air pollution leads to increased biodiversity

• Air pollution releases harmful pollutants into the air, leading to smog, acid rain, global warming, and damage to ecosystems.

• Air pollution has no impact on the environment

What are some ways to reduce air pollution from households?

• Using outdated and inefficient appliances

• Using energy-efficient appliances, maintaining vehicles, reducing chemical use, proper waste disposal, planting trees

• Disposing of waste in open areas

• Leaving vehicles running idle for extended periods

Explain the concept of smog and its relation to air pollution.

• Smog is a type of air pollution caused by a mixture of smoke and fog, primarily from vehicle emissions and industrial activities.

• Smog is a type of air pollution caused by excessive rainfall

• Smog is a type of air pollution caused by excessive sunlight

• Smog is a type of air pollution caused by volcanic eruptions

What are the key pollutants found in urban air pollution?

• Particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds

• Methane, Hydrogen, Helium

• Mercury, Arsenic, Cadmium

• Ozone, Radon, Lead