Multiple Choice U2 AOS 1 Revision Quiz

What is a primary pollutant?

• A pollutant emitted directly from a source
• A pollutant formed by reactions in the atmosphere
• A natural gas
• A biodegradable compound

What is a secondary pollutant?

• A pollutant formed by chemical reactions in the atmosphere
• A pollutant directly from a car
• A liquid waste from a factory
• Any recyclable material

Which of the following is a primary pollutant?

• Carbon monoxide
• Ozone
• Smog
• Acid rain

Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?

• Ozone
• Carbon dioxide
• Sulfur
• Methane

Which of the following is an example of atmospheric pollution?

• Sulfur dioxide in the air
• Oil spill in the ocean
• Bright city lights at night
• Excess heat from power stations

Which is an example of water pollution?

• Chemical run-off into a river
• Smoke from a chimney
• Loud construction noise
• Light from stadium floodlights

Which is an example of light pollution?

• Skyglow obscuring stars
• Pesticides in soil
• Industrial wastewater
• Airborne particulates

Which of the following is an example of noise pollution?

• Loud traffic in a city
• Heat released from a power plant
• Oil slick on a beach
• Streetlights left on all night

What is terrestrial pollution?

• Contamination of land and soil
• Pollution in space
• Polluted water bodies
• Radio waves in the air

What is thermal pollution?

• Heating of water bodies from human activity
• Greenhouse gas buildup
• High energy lighting
• Noise from engines