Air Pollution

Question 1

What is the main source of air pollution in Auckland?
A) Vehicle emissions
B) Industrial activities
C) Residential heating
D) Agricultural practices

Answer 1

A)Vehicle emissions

Question 2

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

Answer 2

C) Christchurch

Question 3

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

Answer 3

D) Hamilton

Question 4

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

Answer 4

C) Ministry for the Environment

Question 5

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)

Answer 5

B) National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NES-AQ)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

C) Waikato

Question 7

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

Answer 7

D) Nitrogen Dioxide

Question 8

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

Answer 8

A) Asthma

Question 9

Which New Zealand city implemented a “Clean Heat” program to reduce air pollution from residential heating?
A) Wellington
B) Rotorua
C) Invercargill
D) Nelson

Answer 9

B) Rotorua

Question 10

In what year did New Zealand first introduce National Environmental Standards for Air Quality?
A) 2006
B) 2005
C) 2004
D) 2003

Answer 10

C) 2004

Question 11

Which New Zealand city has a particularly high concentration of nitrogen oxides due to heavy traffic?
A) Hamilton
B) Wellington
C) Christchurch
D) Auckland

Answer 11

D) Auckland

Question 12

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

Answer 12

B) To manage and improve air quality in areas with high pollution levels

Question 13

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

Answer 13

A) Wellington

Question 14

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

Answer 14

B) By releasing ammonia into the atmosphere

Question 15

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

Answer 15

B) Gas stoves

Question 16

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

Answer 16

C) Photochemical smog

Question 17

True or False: The use of wood burners is more strictly regulated in New Zealand compared to other forms of heating.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

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

Answer 18

A) Gravimetric sampler

Question 19

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

Answer 19

D) New Plymouth

Question 20

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

Answer 20

C) To decrease air pollution