Air Pollution Sources and Health Impacts Quiz
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What are the primary sources of air pollution?

  • Volcanic eruptions, forest fires, and desert dust
  • Household cooking, natural gas leakage, and oceanic methane release
  • Industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and agricultural activities (correct)
  • Nuclear reactors, solar flares, and cosmic radiation

    • Which air pollutant is known to cause respiratory diseases and cardiovascular problems?

  • Carbon monoxide (CO)
  • Lead (Pb)
  • Particulate matter (PM) (correct)
  • Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

    • What are the potential health impacts of long-term exposure to air pollution?

  • Increased risk of skin cancer, improved lung function, and reduced risk of asthma
  • Reduced risk of heart disease, decreased risk of stroke, and improved respiratory function
  • Enhanced cardiovascular health, improved mental clarity, and reduced risk of allergies
  • Reduced life expectancy, increased risk of lung cancer, and aggravated asthma (correct)

    • Which of the following is a major contributor to air pollution?

    <p>Industrial emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does vehicle exhaust play in air pollution?

    <p>It releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does air pollution affect human health?

    <p>It can lead to respiratory diseases and cardiovascular problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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