33 Questions
Which of the following is a major source of indoor air pollution?
Cooking and heating with solid fuels
What are the health impacts of exposure to indoor air pollution?
All of the above
Which pollutant is commonly found in cigarettes and gas cookers?
Nitrogen dioxide
What is a source of outdoor air pollution?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a major outdoor air pollutant?
Asbestos
What is the source of carbon monoxide in indoor air pollution?
Stove
What is the source of Sulphur dioxide in indoor air pollution?
Coal combustion
What is the source of Formaldehyde in indoor air pollution?
Carpet adhesives
What is the source of Asbestos in indoor air pollution?
Insulation
What is the source of Ozone in indoor air pollution?
Electric arcing, UV light sources
Which air pollutant affects more people than any other pollutant?
Particulate matter
Which component of Particulate Matter is more dangerous when inhaled?
PM2.5
Which air pollutant is formed by the reaction of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds with sunlight?
Ozone
Which gas causes significant inflammation of the airways and is the main source of nitrate aerosols?
Nitrogen dioxide
Which air pollutant is produced from the burning of fossil fuels and the smelting of mineral ores containing sulfur?
Sulphur dioxide
Which air pollutant is colorless, odorless, and binds tighter to hemoglobin than oxygen?
Carbon monoxide
Which air pollutant is the major component of photochemical smog and occurs during periods of sunny weather?
Ozone
Which air pollutant is responsible for the formation of acid rain when transported long distances by winds?
Sulphur dioxide
Which air pollutant is a greenhouse gas that partially restricts infrared radiation going back from the Earth into space?
Carbon dioxide
Which air pollutant is one of the most common and widely distributed air pollutants and is heavier than air?
Carbon monoxide
Which of the following is NOT a Effects of air pollutants on health?
Ozone depletion
Which of the following is NOT a Effects on the environment?
Herbicides
Which of the following is NOT a Constituents of smog?
Formaldehyde
is a colorless gas with a sharp odour?
Sulphur dioxide
What are the sources of organic vapors (benzene, toluene, etc.)?
Solvents, adhesives, resin products, aerosol sprays
Which pollutant is Effects: binds tighter to Hemoglobin (Hb) than O2, so organs do not get O2 needed, causes drowsiness, impairs mental functions and visual acuity, even at low levels.?
Carbon monoxide
Which air pollutant is a One of the most common and widely distributed air pollutant?
Carbon monoxide
Match the following pollutants with their sources in indoor air pollution:
Respirable particles = Tobacco smoke, stove, aerosol spray Carbon monoxide = Combustion equipment, stove, gas heaters Nitrogen dioxide = Gas cookers, cigarettes Sulphur dioxide = Coal combustion
Match the following pollutants with their sources in outdoor air pollution:
Petroleum and other hydrocarbon fuels = Cars, trucks, and airplanes Fossil fuels (oil, coal) = Burning Industrial processes = Herbicides Everyday radioactive fallouts = Dust from fertilizers
Match the following air pollutants with their guideline values for 24-hour mean exposure:
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) = 25 µg/m3 Particulate Matter (PM10) = 50 µg/m3 Ozone = 100 µg/m3 Sulphur Dioxide = 20 µg/m3
Match the following air pollutants with their effects on health:
Carbon Monoxide = incomplete combustion of fossil fuels 60 - 95% from auto exhaust, 1 billion tons enter atmosphere/year Nitrogen Dioxide = Causes significant inflammation of the airways Sulphur Dioxide = A proportion of people with asthma experience changes in pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms after exposure as short as 10 minutes Ozone = The highest levels of pollution occur during periods of sunny weather
Match the following pollutants with their sources:
Smog = the introduction of petroleum to replace coal economies in countries Smog = located in sunny, warm, and dry climates with many motor vehicles Acid Rain = These chemicals descend to the earth's surface in wet form as rain or snow and in dry form as a gases fog, dew, or solid particles. The Greenhouse Effect = prevents a drastic cooling of the Earth during the night
All of the following are correct about Effects of Acid rain Except?
Damage aquatic life = Correct Erode buildings = Correct Bronchial asthma = Wrong Alters the chemical equilibrium of some soils = Correct
Test your knowledge on indoor air pollution and its impact on health with this quiz. Learn about the sources, effects, and ways to minimize indoor air pollution for a healthier living environment.
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