12 Questions
What is Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)?
Solid particles and liquid droplets that remain suspended in the air for long periods
How does the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classify particles based on their diameters?
Fine (PM-10) and ultrafine (PM-2.5)
What can be converted to particulates according to the text?
SO2 and NOx
Which of the following is mentioned as a man-made source of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)?
Diesel motor vehicles
What are some natural sources of particulate matter mentioned in the text?
Dust, wildfires, pollen, sea salt
What is the composition of particulate matter according to the text?
It has no fixed composition and may contain various chemicals and pollutants
What can workers develop from chronic exposure to silica dust?
Silicosis
What disease can coal miners develop from coal dust?
Black-lung disease
What can textile workers develop from cotton dust?
Brown-lung disease
What can workers inhaling airborne asbestos develop?
Asbestosis
What can toxic particulates of chemicals such as lead and cadmium cause?
All of the above
Apart from causing damage to the lungs, what else can particulates do?
All of the above
This quiz covers the concept of suspended particulate matter (SPM) in air pollution, including the variety of solid particles and liquid droplets, their composition, and their ability to remain suspended in the air for long periods. It also discusses the heterogeneous nature of particulate matter and the presence of various pollutants.
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