Monitoring Pollution: The Silent Threat to Public Health

The video discusses the use of telescopes at Leicester University to monitor pollution by analyzing scattered solar radiation. It highlights how pollution data is collected and analyzed, showing the impact of traffic on pollution levels. The video also addresses global pollution concerns, emphasizing the health risks associated with poor air quality, particularly in China and the European Union.

What is the primary function of the telescopes mounted at Leicester University's Space Research Center?

• To monitor weather patterns

• To collect scattered solar radiation for pollution analysis

• To track satellite movements

• To observe astronomical phenomena

How is the light collected by the telescopes analyzed?

• Using a microscope

• Through a fiber optic cable connected to a spectrometer

• By direct visual inspection

• With a digital camera

What event caused a spike in pollution levels on a usually clear Saturday?

• An industrial accident

• Heavy traffic leaving the city for a football match

• A local festival

• A sudden weather change

Which country is currently showing the most dangerous levels of pollution according to satellite data?

• India

• China

• Brazil

• United States

Approximately how many people in the UK have their lives shortened annually due to poor air quality?

• 5,000 to 10,000

• 10,000 to 20,000

• 50,000 to 70,000

• 20,000 to 40,000