Air Quality Index

Which gas emission from cars causes the formation of acid rain and photochemical smog?

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen oxide

• oxygen

• ozone

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

• Water droplets

• Allergens

• Particulate matter

• Combustibles

What is the number given to the public that describes how many particles are in the air called?

• Air Quality Rating

• Air Quality Description

• Air Quality Index

• Air Quality Number

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A maroon/brown color on the AQI scale represents what type of air?

• Healthy

• Unhealthy for sensitive groups

• Unhealthy

• Hazardous

What can cause the air quality index from a certain area to increase?

• Night

• Rush hour

• Rain

• Renewable Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The toxic pollutant that is most likely in the air causing pollution is called what?

• Sulfur Dioxide

• Nitrogen Dioxide

• Particulate Matter

• Ozone

______ represents safe air quality on the Air Quality Index.

• Purple

• Yellow

• Green

• Red

If a person has asthma and the air quality index is 155, should he or she go outside and play for long periods of time? (a)  

• yes

• no

Which health concern level has an index value of 201-300?

• Good

• Moderate

• Unhealthy for sensitive groups

• Unhealthy

• Very unhealthy

If the the air quality index is 30, it is safe for everyone to go outside. (a)  

• True

• False