Environmental Monitoring Systems in Engineering

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What is an example of a direct impact of transport activities on the environment mentioned in the text?

Particulates from incomplete combustion

Noise pollution (correct)

Marine transport emissions

Climate change

Which of the following is classified as an indirect impact of transport activities on environmental systems?

Particulates from incomplete combustion (correct)

Climate change

Direct impacts on ecosystems

Noise and carbon monoxide emissions

What is a cumulative impact of transport activities on ecosystems, as described in the text?

Marine transport emissions

Carbon monoxide emissions

Noise pollution

Climate change (correct)

Which environmental issue is directly linked with particulates from incomplete combustion in internal combustion engines?

Respiratory problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a known direct harmful effect of noise and carbon monoxide emissions from transport activities?

Respiratory problems (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are direct impacts different from indirect impacts of transport activities on the environment?

Direct impacts are immediate consequences, while indirect impacts are secondary effects. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do transport activities impact water quality?

By discarding fuel, chemicals, and hazardous particulates into hydrographic systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of water quality impact in the transportation sector?

Marine transport emissions (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does dredging impact marine biological diversity?

By creating turbidity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major effects of maritime shipping on water quality?

Oil spills (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does soil contamination occur due to transportation activities?

Through the use of toxic materials by the transport industry (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant impact of coastal transport facilities like ports on soil quality?

Soil erosion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general effect of irregular and chaotic sounds on people and animal life?

It is an undesirable sound (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is noise intensity typically measured?

In decibels (dB) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What impact can long-term exposure to noise levels above 75 decibels have on humans?

Severely hampers hearing and affects physical and psychological well-being (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common consequence of road transportation noise in urban areas?

Impairs quality of life and property values (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some mitigation measures imposed by noise regulations in case the noise reaches a defined level?

Building sound walls and other soundproofing techniques (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the movement of transport vehicles and operations of ports, airports, and railyards impact human health?

Increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers