Industrial Pollutants Quiz
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Who is most affected by the damaging effects of SO2 at concentrations of 0.3 - 0.5 ppm?

  • Adults
  • Elderly individuals
  • Children (correct)
  • Healthy individuals
  • What is a major health effect of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) exposure?

  • Increased lung function
  • Chest pain (correct)
  • Pulmonary congestion
  • Eye irritation
  • Which gas plays a major role in tropospheric ozone formation and is a reddish brown gas with a pungent smell?

  • Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) (correct)
  • Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
  • Ozone
  • Nitric Oxide (NO)
  • What is the major health effect of Ozone exposure on individuals with impaired respiratory systems?

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

    Why is the goal of attaining tropospheric ozone standards challenging to achieve?

    <p>Variability in ultraviolet light availability and complexity of ozone generation reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of Oxygen in the air?

    <p>21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a major atmospheric pollutant?

    <p>Hydrocarbons (HC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common method of measuring air contaminants?

    <p>% or ppm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as a Point Source of pollution?

    <p>Chimneys dispersing combustion products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of Non-point Sources of pollution mentioned in the text?

    <p>Blasting and dust from haulage roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

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