Environmental Science Introduction: Air Quality

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What are the two main gases that make up 99% of the air we breathe?

  • Oxygen and Water Vapour
  • Nitrogen and Oxygen (correct)
  • Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide
  • Oxygen and Argon

Which gas is essential for the survival of humans and other animals on Earth?

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Argon
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen (correct)

What process converts nitrogen into nitrates for plant use?

  • Photosynthesis
  • Respiration
  • Decomposition
  • Nitrogen fixation (correct)

Which gas is not part of the naturally occurring gases in the remaining 1% of air?

<p>Sulfur Dioxide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you not be able to smell clean air according to the text?

<p>Clean air is odorless (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes pollutants in the air visible according to the text?

<p>They make the air visible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the air quality index used in Canada?

<p>Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is air quality measured in terms of pollutants?

<p>By the concentration of certain pollutants in the air (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a higher number on the AQHI indicate?

<p>Worse air quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country uses the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) to report air quality?

<p>Singapore (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it advisable for vulnerable individuals to consult the AQHI daily?

<p>Between May and October (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of individuals should refrain from strenuous outdoor activities when the AQHI is high?

<p>People with respiratory ailments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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