Air Pollution Quiz
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What is the WHO definition of air pollution?

  • Presence of harmful chemicals or substances in the air that can cause harm to living organisms and materials
  • Alteration of the atmospheric conditions due to the presence of pollutants from various sources
  • High enough concentrations of chemicals or substances in the air to harm humans, animals, vegetation, or materials
  • Contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere (correct)
  • According to the EPA, what are air pollutants?

  • One or more chemicals or substances in high enough concentrations in the air to harm humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials (correct)
  • Any physical condition such as excess heat or noise in the atmosphere
  • Presence of harmful gases in the air that affect the health of living organisms
  • Chemicals or substances that alter the natural characteristics of the atmosphere
  • What are common sources of air pollution according to the text?

  • Agricultural activities, construction sites, volcanic eruptions, and sea salt aerosols
  • Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities, and forest fires (correct)
  • Power plants, chemical manufacturing units, marine transportation, and waste disposal sites
  • Mining operations, deforestation, urbanization, and natural gas extraction
  • What do meteorology and topography influence in relation to air pollution?

    <p>Dispersion and concentration of air pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effects do air pollutants have on receptors?

    <p>Harm to humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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