Air Pollution and the Human Respiratory System Lesson

Quiz
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Science
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12th Grade
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Hard
+8
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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31 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the location of Chattanooga, TN make it more susceptible to pollution?
Its desert location experiences high temperatures, which increases air pollution.
Its coastal location exposes it to pollution from the sea.
Its extremely cold location means that the pollution from snow builds up over time.
Its location on a large, flat plain exposes it to the wind, which carries air pollution.
Its location in a bowl formed by mountains causes air pollution to get trapped.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Carbon monoxide is dangerous to human health because it
reduces visibility and contributes to highway vehicle crashes.
is a respiratory irritant and is a leading cause of asthma.
bonds to hemoglobin and interferes with oxygen transfer in the bloodstream.
destroys ozone in the troposphere.
is a leading cause of acid rain and acid mine drainage.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Large volcanic eruptions have led to a decrease in the world’s photosynthetic activity because of
particulate matter, which spreads in the atmosphere and scatters sunlight.
nitrogen oxides, which blocks sunlight from reaching Earth.
carbon dioxide, which heats Earth and prevents plant growth.
ozone emissions, which trap heat in the troposphere.
photochemical smog, which is often released during volcanic eruptions.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Photochemical smog is largely composed of ______________, and sulfurous smog is largely composed of ____________.
oxidants; sulfate compounds
carbon monoxide; sulfate compounds
carbon dioxide; sulfur dioxide
sulfates; particular matter
haze; industrial chemicals
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An organic pollutant that evaporates at typical atmospheric temperatures and is a precursor to ozone is known as
carbon dioxide.
photochemical smog.
sulfurous smog.
a volatile organic compound.
particulate matter.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where are the majority of cities with the worst air pollution located?
China and Russia
India and China
China and the United States
India and Brazil
Mexico and the United States
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A municipality considering measures to decrease local air pollution would achieve the largest decrease from
switching city vehicles to natural gas from gasoline.
a voluntary recycling program.
limiting the new businesses start-ups in the area.
constructing new landfills.
requiring specific materials be used in the manufacture of new homes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
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