10 Questions
Which of the following is a common source of air pollution?
Household combustion devices
What are pollutants of major public health concern related to air pollution?
Particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone
Which of the following is a natural source of air pollution?
Volcano
What are anthropogenic sources of air pollution?
Burning of fossil fuels and motor vehicle exhausts
Which of the following is not a common source of air pollution?
Solar energy panels
What is the primary source of sulphur dioxide emissions?
Combustion of fossil fuels
What is the major precursor to ambient PM2.5?
Sulphur dioxide
What is created when sunlight reacts with volatile organic compounds and nitrous oxides?
Ground-level ozone
What is the result of interactions between different air pollutants, having a brown haze and being painful to the eyes?
Photochemical smog
What creates a type of air pollution that looks like smoky fog and makes it difficult to see?
Smog resulting from particles in the air combining with ozone
Test your knowledge about air pollution with this informative quiz! Learn about the sources of air pollutants and their impact on public health. Find out more about the different types of contaminants that contribute to the modification of the natural atmosphere.
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