Environmental Science on Pollution Effects
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What is a major threat to health associated with air pollution?

  • It reduces life expectancy by an average of 3.8 years (correct)
  • It enhances immune system function
  • It leads to wealth disparity
  • It increases physical stamina

    • Which form of pollution is associated with high levels of noise and light?

  • Noise pollution (correct)
  • Air pollution
  • Land pollution
  • Water pollution

    • What has happened to average annual particulate pollution since the early 2000s?

  • Increased by 40% (correct)
  • Tripled in amount
  • Remained the same
  • Decreased by 40%

    • What is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gases and global warming?

    <p>Pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major cause of water pollution?

    <p>Discharge of polluted water into water bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of increased CO2 levels in the atmosphere?

    <p>Human activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outdoor pollutant is known to specifically impact human respiratory health?

    <p>Sulfur dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a source of indoor air pollution?

    <p>Kerosene lamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the atmosphere is made up of oxygen?

    <p>20.95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conditions can smog result from?

    <p>Chemical reactions involving pollutants and sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following health issues is NOT linked to indoor air pollution?

    <p>Stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these cities was reported as one of the top polluted cities in 2020?

    <p>Lahore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effect of air pollution on the environment?

    <p>Failures in crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

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