Air Pollution

Question 1

What is air pollution?

Answer 1

The presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere.

Question 2

True or False: Carbon dioxide is a major contributor to air pollution.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Name one common source of nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.

Answer 3

Vehicle emissions.

Question 4

What is the primary component of smog?

Answer 4

Ground-level ozone.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: ________ are particles suspended in the air that can cause respiratory issues.

Answer 5

Particulates

Question 6

What gas is produced from burning fossil fuels?

Answer 6

Carbon monoxide.

Question 7

Which pollutant is known for causing acid rain?

Answer 7

Sulfur dioxide.

Question 8

True or False: Air quality can be measured using the Air Quality Index (AQI).

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the main effect of air pollution on human health?

Answer 9

Respiratory diseases.

Question 10

Which type of pollution is caused by excessive use of fertilizers?

Answer 10

Nutrient pollution.

Question 11

What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

Answer 11

Organic chemicals that can evaporate into the air and contribute to air pollution.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: ________ is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

Answer 12

Methane

Question 13

What is the role of the ozone layer?

Answer 13

To protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Question 14

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? A) Carbon Dioxide B) Methane C) Oxygen D) Nitrous Oxide

Answer 14

C) Oxygen

Question 15

What is the term for the decrease in air quality due to pollutants?

Answer 15

Air degradation.

Question 16

Which pollutant can lead to the formation of acid rain when combined with water vapor?

Answer 16

Sulfur dioxide.

Question 17

True or False: Indoor air pollution can be more harmful than outdoor air pollution.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is particulate matter (PM)?

Answer 18

A mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The main source of ________ in urban areas is vehicle emissions.

Answer 19

Nitrogen oxides

Question 20

What is the effect of air pollution on the environment?

Answer 20

It can harm wildlife, damage forests, and affect water quality.

Question 21

Which air pollutant is known for causing respiratory problems and is often found in smoke?

Answer 21

Carbon monoxide.

Question 22

What does the term ‘acid rain’ refer to?

Answer 22

Rain that has been made acidic by pollutants in the atmosphere.

Question 23

Multiple choice: Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming? A) Oxygen B) Carbon Dioxide C) Nitrogen D) Argon

Answer 23

B) Carbon Dioxide

Question 24

What is a common method to reduce air pollution from vehicles?

Answer 24

Using catalytic converters.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The process of ________ involves the absorption of pollutants by plants.

Answer 25

Phytoremediation

Question 26

What is the main purpose of air quality regulations?

Answer 26

To protect public health and the environment.

Question 27

True or False: Air pollution has no impact on climate change.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

What is one effect of ground-level ozone on human health?

Answer 28

It can cause throat irritation and worsen asthma.

Question 29

What are the two main types of air pollutants?

Answer 29

Primary and secondary pollutants.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: ________ is a measure of how clean or polluted the air is.

Answer 30

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Question 31

What is the significance of the Clean Air Act?

Answer 31

It establishes regulations to control air pollution in the United States.

Question 32

Which pollutant is a byproduct of incomplete combustion?

Answer 32

Carbon monoxide.

Question 33

What is the term for the phenomenon where air pollution is trapped close to the earth's surface?

Answer 33

Temperature inversion.