Air and Water Pollution Quiz

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What is the primary cause of air pollution?

  • Deforestation
  • Burning of fossil fuels (correct)
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Industrial waste disposal

Which type of water pollution is caused by agricultural runoff?

  • Sediment pollution
  • Thermal pollution
  • Chemical pollution
  • Nutrient pollution (correct)

What is a major contributor to indoor air pollution?

  • Electronic waste
  • Ozone depletion
  • Marine oil spills
  • Mold growth (correct)

What are the potential health impacts of air and water pollution?

<p>Respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and other health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do particulate matter and volatile organic compounds contribute to air pollution?

<p>They can cause respiratory problems, cardiovascular issues, and environmental damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of eutrophication in the context of water pollution.

<p>Excessive nutrients leading to algal blooms, oxygen depletion, and harm to aquatic life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of thermal inversion in exacerbating air pollution?

<p>Traps pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does air pollution impact the ozone layer?

<p>Ozone depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process of biomagnification and its relevance to water pollution.

<p>Toxins accumulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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