Air Quality and Climate Quiz

What is the main component of air?

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

Which gas is produced from the complete combustion of fossil fuels?

• Carbon Monoxide

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

• Sulfur Dioxide

What is a major source of carbon monoxide?

• Incomplete combustion of fuels

• Photosynthesis

• Complete combustion of fuels

• Respiration

What is one adverse effect of particulates in the air?

• Improved air quality

• Decreased global temperatures

• Respiratory problems

• Increased oxygen levels

Which gas contributes to the greenhouse effect?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

What is the process called when thermal energy is trapped by greenhouse gases?

• Photosynthesis

• Greenhouse Effect

• Acid Rain

• Ozone Layer

What is a consequence of global warming?

• Decreased sea levels

• Melting glaciers

• Increased biodiversity

• More stable climates

Which of the following is a strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

• Increasing livestock farming

• Reducing recycling efforts

• Planting more trees

• Using more fossil fuels

What is acid rain primarily caused by?

• Ozone

• Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur Dioxide

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

What is one method to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions?

• Reducing tree planting

• Using high-sulfur fuels

• Flue gas desulfurization

• Increasing coal usage