What is air pollution primarily caused by?

Air Pollution and Pollutants Overview

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Contamination of water bodies
Contamination of air by toxic gases and particulates
Deforestation
Excessive noise in urban areas
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is a major source of air pollution in urban areas?
Burning of firewood
Emissions from industries and motor vehicles
Volcanic eruptions
Dust storms
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What activities in rural areas contribute to air pollution?
Burning of firewood and agricultural residue
Industrial emissions
Motor vehicle emissions
Use of air conditioners
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which natural process does NOT contribute to air pollution?
Volcanic eruptions
Dust storms
Wildfires
Photosynthesis
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How are primary pollutants defined?
Pollutants formed by chemical reactions in the atmosphere
Pollutants emitted directly from sources
Pollutants that are harmless to humans
Pollutants that originate from water bodies
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a primary pollutant?
Ozone
Ash
Peroxyacetyl nitrate
Sulfur trioxide
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are secondary pollutants?
Pollutants that originate from water bodies
Pollutants emitted directly from sources
Pollutants formed by chemical reactions in the atmosphere
Pollutants that are harmless
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a secondary pollutant?
Dust
Smoke
Sulfur trioxide
Radioactive compounds
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What question can be asked to differentiate between primary and secondary pollutants?
What are the sources of water pollution?
How does air pollution affect climate change?
What are primary and secondary pollutants?
What are the effects of air pollution?
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