Air Pollution Flashcards
What is the main source of air pollution in Auckland?
A) Vehicle emissions
B) Industrial activities
C) Residential heating
D) Agricultural practices
A)Vehicle emissions
Which city in New Zealand is known for having high levels of winter air pollution due to wood burning?
A) Auckland
B) Wellington
C) Christchurch
D) Dunedin
C) Christchurch
In which New Zealand city is the air quality often affected by industrial emissions from a nearby steel mill?
A) Auckland
B) Wellington
C) Christchurch
D) Hamilton
D) Hamilton
What government agency in New Zealand is primarily responsible for monitoring and managing air quality?
A) Ministry of Health
B) Department of Conservation
C) Ministry for the Environment
D) Environmental Protection Authority
C) Ministry for the Environment
What is the name of the air quality standard used to assess pollution levels in New Zealand?
A) Air Quality Index (AQI)
B) National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NES-AQ)
C) Environmental Quality Standard (EQS)
D) New Zealand Air Quality Standard (NZAQS)
B) National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NES-AQ)
Which region in New Zealand has been particularly affected by air pollution from agricultural activities?
A) Canterbury
B) Wellington
C) Waikato
D) Bay of Plenty
C) Waikato
What is the primary pollutant from diesel vehicles that contributes to poor air quality in New Zealand cities?
A) Carbon Monoxide
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Oxygen
D) Nitrogen Dioxide
D) Nitrogen Dioxide
What health issue is most commonly associated with prolonged exposure to high levels of PM2.5 in New Zealand?
A) Asthma
B) Diabetes
C) Stroke
D) Cancer
A) Asthma
Which New Zealand city implemented a “Clean Heat” program to reduce air pollution from residential heating?
A) Wellington
B) Rotorua
C) Invercargill
D) Nelson
B) Rotorua
In what year did New Zealand first introduce National Environmental Standards for Air Quality?
A) 2006
B) 2005
C) 2004
D) 2003
C) 2004
Which New Zealand city has a particularly high concentration of nitrogen oxides due to heavy traffic?
A) Hamilton
B) Wellington
C) Christchurch
D) Auckland
D) Auckland
What is the purpose of the “Air Quality Management Areas” established in some New Zealand cities?
A) To promote tourism
B) To manage and improve air quality in areas with high pollution levels
C) To expand industrial zones
D) To monitor water quality
B) To manage and improve air quality in areas with high pollution levels
Which New Zealand city was the first to implement a low-emission vehicle policy to combat air pollution?
A) Wellington
B) Christchurch
C) Auckland
D) Queenstown
A) Wellington
How does the use of nitrogen fertilizers contribute to air pollution in New Zealand?
A) By increasing ozone levels B) By releasing ammonia into the atmosphere
C) By producing sulfur dioxide
D) By emitting carbon monoxide
B) By releasing ammonia into the atmosphere
Which of the following is a common source of indoor air pollution in New Zealand homes?
A) Air conditioners
B) Gas stoves
C) Electric heaters
D) Electric stoves
B) Gas stoves
What is a common term used to describe air pollution caused by vehicles in New Zealand?
A) Acid Rain
B) Ground-Level Ozone
C) Photochemical Smog
D) Industrial Smog
C) Photochemical smog
True or False: The use of wood burners is more strictly regulated in New Zealand compared to other forms of heating.
True
Which specific air quality monitoring instrument is used in New Zealand to measure concentrations of particulate matter (PM10)? A) Gravimetric sampler
B) Optical particle counter
C) Passive diffusion tube
D) Electrochemical sensor
A) Gravimetric sampler
Which New Zealand city is known for its elevated levels of sulfur dioxide due to local industries?
A) Nelson
B) Rotorua
C) Palmerston North
D) New Plymouth
D) New Plymouth
What is the main reason for the use of low-emission stoves in New Zealand’s residential areas?
A) To reduce energy costs
B) To improve cooking efficiency
C) To decrease air pollution
D) To enhance kitchen aesthetics
C) To decrease air pollution
