15 Questions
What is the percentage of Nitrogen in the air?
78%
Which gas is present in the lowest percentage in air?
Carbon Dioxide
What are some major atmospheric pollutants mentioned in the text?
Carbon monoxide and Oxides of sulphur
Which source of pollution includes chimneys and combustion products?
Point Sources
Why is air considered the most important basic requirement for survival?
It has an immediate deleterious effect when lacking
Which major health effect is NOT associated with exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)?
Kidney damage
How does Ozone primarily affect healthy adults and children?
Reducing lung function
At what concentration range are many plants, especially coniferous plants, damaged by pollutants?
0.3 - 0.5 ppm
What is a significant consequence of the reaction between SO2 and Oxygen (O2) in the atmosphere?
Production of Acid Rain
Why is the goal of attaining tropospheric ozone standards challenging according to the text?
Variability in available ultraviolet light from year to year
What is a potential health effect of exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) mentioned in the text?
It reduces lung function associated with chest pain
What is the primary role of Nitrogen Oxide (NO) in the atmosphere according to the text?
Contributes to the formation of tropospheric ozone
Why are elderly individuals particularly affected by air pollution according to the text?
They are more likely to develop chronic lung diseases
What is the significance of the variability in available ultraviolet light from year to year in relation to ozone control standards as per the text?
It contributes to variations in tropospheric ozone levels annually
Which category of individuals is most susceptible to health effects from air pollution based on the information provided?
Individuals with impaired respiratory systems
Test your knowledge on the importance of air and its components. Learn about the quantity of air needed for survival compared to other basic requirements and the key components that make up the air we breathe.
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