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Indoor Air Quality Flashcards

1
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What are examples of indoor air pollutants?

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Smoking
Cooking
Mold

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What kind of activities can create indoor air pollutants?

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Cooking
Renovating / Home Improvement
Hobbies
Cleaning
Laundry

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What kind of rooms, places, or items can cause indoor air pollutants?

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Attached garage
Dampness
Water leaks
Household Items/Furniture

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4
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What kind of chemicals can smoking emit?

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Formaldehyde
Particulate Matter
Carbon Monoxide
VOC’s

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5
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What is particulate matter?

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sum of all solid and liquid particles suspended in air

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What are some of the organic and inorganic particles that make up particulate matter?

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Dust
Pollen
Soot
Smoke
Liquid Droplets

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7
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How does particulate matter enter the body?

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  1. Enters through nose or mouth when we breathe
  2. Body eliminates most of the larger particles while smaller particles continue to lungs
  3. Smaller particles penetrate deep into lungs
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8
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Why are attached garages bad?

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Car inside garage can produce pollutants that can infiltrate your home

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9
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What types of pollutants can infiltrate your home through an attached garage?

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Particulate Matter
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Carbon Dioxide (CO)
VOC’s

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How can cooking cause bad indoor air quality?

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Can generate indoor air pollutants through cooking, frying, boiling, or gas stoves

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How does FRYING generate indoor air pollutants?

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emits more particles compared to others

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12
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How does BOILING generate indoor air pollutants?

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increases humidity levels

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13
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How do gas stoves generate indoor air pollutants?

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produces gases and ultrafine particles

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14
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How can you decrease the amount of pollutants in your kitchen?

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Range Hood

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What kind of pollutants can be released in the kitchen when cooking?

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Particulate Matter
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Carbon Dioxide (CO)

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16
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What is Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)?

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A chemical compound that primarily gets into the air from burning fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil)

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17
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Where in the home can Nitrogen Dioxide be produced?

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Stoves
Space Heaters
Water Heaters
Furnaces
Fireplaces

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18
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Which natural sources can produce Nitrogen Dioxide?

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Volcanoes
Oceans

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19
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What can we do to keep Nitrogen Dioxide out of our homes?

A

Keep gas appliances properly adjusted
Open flues when fireplace is burning
Use vented space heaters
Replace gas stoves with electric or induction
Use proper filters and exhaust fans

20
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What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)

A

Odorless & colourless gas that can cause serious health effects or death

21
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What in the home can produce Carbon Monoxide?

A

Gas space heaters
Stoves
Furnaces
Fireplaces
Gas powdered equipment

22
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What kind of natural sources can produce Carbon Monoxide?

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Volcanoes
Bushfires

23
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Which places in the home can produce mold, dampness, or water leaks?

A

areas where stagnant water builds up or damp places like showers and basements

24
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What can cause mold to grow indoors?

A

high humidity
leaks
water infiltration
flooding

25
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How can you prevent mold from growing?

A

fix any moisture problem
control humidity levels

26
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What can gas or oil furnaces and gas water heaters emit?

A

Wood Smoke
Particulate Matter
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
VOC’s

27
Q

What kind of gases or contaminants can be released into the air from building materials?

A

Asbestos
Formaldehyde
VOC’s

28
Q

What kind of renovation materials can emit gases or contaminants?

A

Glues
Flooring
Solvents
Insulation
Wood Products
Paints & Varnishes

29
Q

When was the last asbestos mine closed in Canada?

A

2012

30
Q

What kind of products contain asbestos in the 1990s - 2000s?

A

Sealants
Adhesives
Mastics
Caulking
Cement Pipes
Boards

31
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Where in the home can Formaldehyde be found?

A

Composite & Engineered Wood
Counter Tops
Moldings
Furniture
Shelving
Support Beams
Glues/Resins

32
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Which kind of home improvements or renovations require the windows being opened?

A

Painting
Cleaning
Varnishing
Home Improvement

33
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What kind of household items can release VOC’s?

A

Carpets
Cleaning products
Candles & Incense
Furniture & Cabinets
Personal Care Products

34
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What kind of things in the home can attract dust mites?

A

Carpets
Fabric
Foam Chair Cushions
Pillows
Mattresses

35
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What can dust mites cause for humans?

A

Allergens

36
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How can you prevent dust mites?

A

Increasing ventilation

37
Q

What kind of hobbies can contribute to indoor air pollution?

A

Carving
Woodworking
Arts & Crafts

38
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How can cleaning and laundry activities increase indoor air pollution?

A

Increase amount of moisture in air

39
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What kind of cleaning/laundry methods can reduce air pollutants?

A

Cleaning floors with damp mop or cloth
Vacuum often
Use mattress/pillow protector
Hang laundry outdoors
Make sure dryer vents arent blocked
Clean lint tray often

40
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Is indoor air or outdoor air more contaminated?

A

Indoor

41
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What are the two types of indoor contaminants?

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Biological
Chemical

42
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What are Biological contaminants?

A

Moisture – leads to mold
Bacteria
Animal Dander
Dust Mites
Pollen
Cockroaches

43
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What are Chemical contaminants?

A

Building Materials
Cleaning Products
Toiletries/Cosmetics
Fireplaces/Stoves
Upholstery & Furniture (VOC’s)
Paint, Adhesive, Grout, Sealers

44
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What kind of plants can reduce indoor pollutants? (benzene, formaldehyde, trichlorethylene)

A

Madagaskar Dragon Tree
Warenkil
Pathos
Chinese Evergreen
Heartleaf
Peace Lilly
English Ivy
Snake Plant

45
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What can sick building syndrome cause because of the poor air quality?

A

Asthma
Migraines
Allergies

46
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Which kind of individuals can Sick Building Syndrome affect?

A

Individuals in:
Offices
Schools
Hospitals
Public Buildings

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