Air Pollution: Causes and Effects Quiz

<p>Outdoor air pollution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate (PAN) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suspended Particulate Matter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Volcanic eruptions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skin infections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development of necrotic spots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acid rain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radioactive waste (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agricultural activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxygen-demanding wastes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brain oxygen restriction in infants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lowered oxygen demand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mercury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waterborne diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cause health problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arsenic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced fish reproduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sedimentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pesticide runoff (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributes to toxicity in water. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secondary treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It decreases dissolved oxygen content. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chlorination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bathing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased oxygen demand. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of aquatic biodiversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased use of nitrate and phosphate fertilizers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluoride (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depletion of dissolved oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pollutants accumulate as each predator consumes prey in succession (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Septic tanks and landfills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some species may die due to lack of oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can cause algal blooms and death of aquatic life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ocean currents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oil drilling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sewage sludge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not discharging toxic materials into coastal waters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developmental activities in coastal regions should be minimized. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Introduction of contaminants into the environment causing harm.

Components that cause pollution. Can be foreign or natural.

High levels of gases, solids, or liquids in the air that harm humans and environment.

Harmful chemicals released directly into the atmosphere from a source.

Chemicals formed through reactions of primary pollutants.

Tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air.

Another name for suspended particles in the air.

Air pollution sources from nature (e.g., volcanic eruptions).

Air pollution from human activities.

Harmful effects on human bodies like heart disease and lung problems.

Damage to plant life from pollution (e.g., leaf damage).

Increased Earth's average temperature due to pollution.

Rain that has become acidic due to pollution.

Organic waste such as animal manure and plant debris that bacteria decompose, leading to oxygen depletion in water.

Measures of how much oxygen is consumed by bacteria decomposing organic waste in water.

Harmful organisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites that contaminate water, causing diseases.

Man-made chemicals from industries, cleaning agents, and runoff that pollute water.

Substances like nitrogen and phosphorus from waste and fertilizers that cause excessive plant growth in water.

Excessive plant growth in water due to high nutrient levels, leading to oxygen depletion and ecosystem imbalance.

Wastes from nuclear processes that contaminate water and cause serious health issues.

Hot water discharged from industrial processes that harms aquatic life by reducing oxygen levels and increasing vulnerability to diseases.

A structure that cools water by evaporating it, reducing the temperature of water discharged into a water body.

The contamination of oceans and seas by various pollutants, harming marine life and ecosystems.

Activities that contribute to marine pollution, including rivers, industrial discharge, shipping, and coastal development.

Measures to reduce marine pollution by preventing discharges, managing runoff, and promoting sustainable coastal activities.

Strategies to reduce harmful substances in water, including treating domestic and industrial waste, limiting fertilizer and pesticide use, and preventing waste disposal in water bodies.

The initial stage of wastewater treatment that removes large solids and grit from wastewater.

Biological processes that break down organic matter and reduce pollutants in wastewater.

Additional treatment steps to remove remaining pollutants and disinfect the water.

Human activities like industrial heat discharge from factories, power plants, and refineries.

Reduced oxygen levels, changes in aquatic life, increased chemical toxicity, and disruption of water ecosystems.

Wastewater treatment process using microorganisms that thrive in oxygen-free environments.

Harmful chemicals and pollutants in water affect the survival of aquatic organisms, leading to the decline of different species.

Polluted water containing high concentrations of heavy metals like mercury and lead becomes toxic to plants, affecting their growth and survival.

Overpumping groundwater can lead to its contamination with naturally occurring substances like fluoride and arsenic, making it unsafe for drinking.

Groundwater can be contaminated by pollutants from sources like septic tanks, landfills, and hazardous waste dumps, affecting water quality.

The concentration of pollutants increases as you go up the food chain, leading to higher levels of toxins in predators.

When one organism in a food chain consumes another, pollutants present in the consumed organism are transferred to the consumer.

Organisms at higher levels of the food chain, like top predators, have higher concentrations of pollutants due to the accumulation of toxins through multiple feeding levels.