Air Pollution and Its Impact

What did Charles Dickens describe in his novel 'Bleak House'?

• The beauty of London

• The cultural diversity of London

• The air pollution in London

• The economic growth of London

Which regions had the highest particulate concentrations in 2019?

• Antarctica and the Arctic

• South America and Australia

• Asia and Africa

• North America and Europe

What is one of the major health risks associated with particulate matter?

• Improved digestion

• Enhanced vision

• Lung diseases like asthma

• Increased energy levels

What historical event in London is comparable to the current pollution in Delhi?

• The Great Fire of London

• The Great Smog

• The Victorian Era

• The Industrial Revolution

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to air pollution?

• By promoting electric vehicles

• By burning coal to power engines

• By increasing the use of renewable energy

• By reducing coal usage

What was one of the measures taken by London to reduce air pollution?

• Building more factories in cities

• Increasing coal usage

• Reducing public transport

• Implementing a Clean Air Act

What is a common misconception about economic development and the environment?

• Economic growth requires environmental destruction

• Economic growth is independent of environmental health

• Economic growth has no impact on public health

• Economic growth always improves air quality

What significant change did Beijing achieve in its air quality from 2013?

• Increased pollution by 35%

• Doubled the number of cars

• Reduced fine particles by 35%

• Eliminated all air pollution

What is one technological solution mentioned to combat air pollution in homes?

• HEPA filters

• Wind turbines

• Electric heaters

• Solar panels

What is a simple action suggested to help reduce air pollution?

• Burning more coal

• Driving more cars

• Planting a tree

• Building more factories