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What is the WHO's definition of air pollution?
What is the WHO's definition of air pollution?
- Contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere (correct)
- Contamination of the indoor environment only
- Contamination of the outdoor environment by physical agents
- Presence of excessive heat or noise in the atmosphere
What are common sources of air pollution according to the WHO definition?
What are common sources of air pollution according to the WHO definition?
- Household cleaning products and industrial waste
- Industrial facilities and indoor smoking
- Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities, and forest fires (correct)
- Motor vehicles and agricultural activities
According to the EPA, what are air pollutants?
According to the EPA, what are air pollutants?
- Only chemicals in the air
- Any substance present in the air
- Any physical condition in the air
- One or more chemicals or substances in high enough concentrations in the air to harm humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials (correct)
What are the effects of air pollution on receptors?
What are the effects of air pollution on receptors?
What factors contribute to air pollution according to the text?
What factors contribute to air pollution according to the text?
Which definition describes air pollution as any chemical, physical, or biological agent modifying the natural characteristics of the atmosphere?
Which definition describes air pollution as any chemical, physical, or biological agent modifying the natural characteristics of the atmosphere?
According to the EPA definition, what are the chemicals or substances in high enough concentrations in the air to harm humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials called?
According to the EPA definition, what are the chemicals or substances in high enough concentrations in the air to harm humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials called?
What are common sources of air pollution according to the WHO definition?
What are common sources of air pollution according to the WHO definition?
What do meteorology and topography contribute to in relation to air pollution?
What do meteorology and topography contribute to in relation to air pollution?
What are the effects of air pollution on receptors?
What are the effects of air pollution on receptors?
