What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) measure?

Air Quality Index and Health Effects

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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Humidity levels
Wind speed
Air pollution levels
Temperature levels
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What has caused New York's AQI to rise above 300?
High pollen count
Smoke from Canadian wildfires
Traffic congestion
Local industrial emissions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some short-term health effects of exposure to high AQI levels?
Increased appetite
Trouble breathing and dizziness
Enhanced energy levels
Improved lung function
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a limitation of using an N95 mask during high AQI conditions?
It does not filter out smoke particles
It is uncomfortable to wear
It does not protect against hazardous gases
It is too expensive
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the recommended action when AQI levels are hazardous?
Keep windows open
Go for a walk outside
Stay indoors with windows closed
Use a fan to circulate air
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what AQI level is it generally safe for most people to be outside again?
Below 100
Below 50
Below 150
Below 200
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the outlook for Canada's wildfire season this year?
Mild and uneventful
Less severe than usual
Unusually severe
Average
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