Air Pollution Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

    What factors contribute to air pollution according to the text?

    <p>Meteorology, topography, and air quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition describes air pollution as any chemical, physical, or biological agent modifying the natural characteristics of the atmosphere?

    <p>WHO definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Air pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common sources of air pollution according to the WHO definition?

    <p>Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities, and forest fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do meteorology and topography contribute to in relation to air pollution?

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

    What are the effects of air pollution on receptors?

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

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