Air Pollution

Which of the following is an adverse health effect from air pollution?

• allergic reactions

• bronchial inflammation

• eye and lung irritants

• All of these are correct

Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas?

• vehicles, volcanoes

• vehicles, industries

• Industries, agriculture

• All of the above

The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT

• emphysema. (hardening of lungs)

• lung cancer.

• headaches.

• heart disease.

Acid rain can be traced back to

• the burning of fossil fuels.

• the use of electrostatic precipitators.

• thermal inversions.

• the release of particulate matter into the atmosphere.

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The most common source of carbon monoxide comes from _____________________________.

• vehicles

• swamp gases

• industrial sources

• none of these

Harmful substances in air, water, or soil are called ________________.

• pollutants

• particles

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The ozone layer is damaged by

• CFCs

• Increase in greenhouse gases

• Increased global temperatures

• Sulfuric and nitric acids

How can smog be dangerous?

• It smells bad

• People can't breath well

• It blocks the sun

• It causes skin damage

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Which of the following products contains harmful CFC's?

• refrigerator

• spray paint cans

• aerosol hairspray cans

• all of these

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What causes Air Pollution?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Land fill and garbage dumps

• Factories and Power plants

• All of the above

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