Environmental Health and Hygiene

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Which of the following is a primary air pollutant?

Carbon monoxide (correct)

Ozone

Sulfuric acid

Nitrogen dioxide (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen

Argon

Helium (correct)

Oxygen

Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?

Sulfur dioxide

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Ozone (correct)

What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?

20.95% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gases is the least abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary focus of the theory and practice described in the content?

Analyzing the financial costs associated with environmental remediation Signup and view all the answers

The term 'adversely' in the content suggests that the focus is on:

Environmental factors that have a detrimental impact on health Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'present and future generations' highlights the importance of:

Long-term environmental sustainability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a practice within the scope of the theory described in the content?

Enhancing market access for locally sourced products Signup and view all the answers

The content suggests that environmental factors can impact:

The health of both present and future generations Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary categories of air pollution sources?

Anthropogenic and natural sources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a natural source of air pollution?

Dust storms Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is known to significantly contribute to air pollution?

Industrialization Signup and view all the answers

What type of source does volcanic activity represent in the context of air pollution?

Natural source Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is NOT a category of air pollution sources?

Climatic sources Signup and view all the answers

How many ozone molecules can a single chlorine atom react with on average before being removed from the catalytic cycle?

100,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of chlorine atoms in relation to ozone molecules?

To destroy ozone molecules. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to chlorine atoms after they have reacted with ozone molecules?

They are removed from the catalytic cycle. Signup and view all the answers

In the catalytic cycle involving chlorine and ozone, how does the efficiency of chlorine atoms impact ozone levels in the atmosphere?

It significantly decreases ozone levels. Signup and view all the answers

Given the reaction capability of a single chlorine atom, what can be inferred about the impact of chlorine on ozone depletion?

Chlorine has a profound impact due to high reactivity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere, according to the text?

Sulfur dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect?

The absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most abundant greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere, based on the text?

Water vapor Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a significant contributor to the greenhouse effect?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a plausible consequence of increased greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, based on the text?

Increased global average temperatures Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Environment and Health

Environmental health refers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling, and preventing factors in the environment that can potentially affect the health of present and future generations.

Atmospheric Composition

Nitrogen makes up 78.08% of the atmosphere.
Oxygen makes up 20.95% of the atmosphere.
Argon makes up 0.93% of the atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide makes up 0.04% of the atmosphere.

Types of Air Pollutants

Primary air pollutants are harmful substances emitted directly into the atmosphere, such as sulfur dioxide from factories.
Secondary air pollutants are harmful substances formed in the atmosphere when primary air pollutants react with substances normally found in the atmosphere or other air pollutants, such as sulfuric acid.

Sources of Air Pollution

Air pollution can be divided into anthropogenic (man-made) and natural sources.
Examples of natural sources include dust storms and volcanic action.

Factors Contributing to Air Pollution

Industrialization is a significant contributor to air pollution.
The greenhouse effect is also a contributor, with primary greenhouse gases including water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.

Catalytic Cycle

Chlorine atoms can react with 100,000 ozone molecules before being removed from the catalytic cycle.

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Description

This quiz covers the principles of environmental health, including assessing and controlling factors that can harm human health and the environment. It also explores the ways to prevent adverse health effects on present and future generations.