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King Edward I of England was the first to ban 'Sea coal' burning in London.
King Edward I of England was the first to ban 'Sea coal' burning in London.
True (A)
John Evelyn's proposed remedies for air pollution in London were successfully implemented.
John Evelyn's proposed remedies for air pollution in London were successfully implemented.
False (B)
The Industrial Revolution happened approximately 250 years ago.
The Industrial Revolution happened approximately 250 years ago.
True (A)
Fuel combustion is not considered a major source of air pollution.
Fuel combustion is not considered a major source of air pollution.
Motorcycle pollution does not have any benefits from acting sooner.
Motorcycle pollution does not have any benefits from acting sooner.
High technology application is part of Stage 4 in the AP Concentration Kuznet Curve.
High technology application is part of Stage 4 in the AP Concentration Kuznet Curve.
Air pollution episodes are characterized by occurrences of low pollutant concentration coinciding with windy and changing air conditions.
Air pollution episodes are characterized by occurrences of low pollutant concentration coinciding with windy and changing air conditions.
The London killer smog in December 1952 is an example of an air pollution episode with very high pollutant concentration.
The London killer smog in December 1952 is an example of an air pollution episode with very high pollutant concentration.
Biomass open burning is considered a natural source of air pollution.
Biomass open burning is considered a natural source of air pollution.
Industrial facilities are classified as a natural source of air pollution.
Industrial facilities are classified as a natural source of air pollution.
Sources of manmade emission include coal combustion during winter as a significant contributor to air pollution episodes.
Sources of manmade emission include coal combustion during winter as a significant contributor to air pollution episodes.
Combustion processes can lead to the formation of primary air pollutants only, not secondary pollutants.
Combustion processes can lead to the formation of primary air pollutants only, not secondary pollutants.
Combustion of carbonaceous matter with air always results in the formation of water and carbon dioxide.
Combustion of carbonaceous matter with air always results in the formation of water and carbon dioxide.
Incomplete combustion of non-hydrocarbon matters can emit carbon monoxide, soot, and heavy metals.
Incomplete combustion of non-hydrocarbon matters can emit carbon monoxide, soot, and heavy metals.
NOx is formed from nitrogen present in the fuel during high-temperature combustion.
NOx is formed from nitrogen present in the fuel during high-temperature combustion.
Man-made sources account for more than 50% of particulate matter in the air, causing a significant imbalance in nature.
Man-made sources account for more than 50% of particulate matter in the air, causing a significant imbalance in nature.
Natural sources like volcanoes, earthquakes, and forest fires are responsible for over 80% of urban air pollution in developing countries.
Natural sources like volcanoes, earthquakes, and forest fires are responsible for over 80% of urban air pollution in developing countries.
Coal-fired power plants are considered a significant contributor to air pollution since the start of the industrial era in the late 19th century.
Coal-fired power plants are considered a significant contributor to air pollution since the start of the industrial era in the late 19th century.
The burning of biomass in open fields in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2013 led to a decrease in air pollution levels.
The burning of biomass in open fields in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2013 led to a decrease in air pollution levels.
Mobile sources are responsible for less than 40% of urban air pollution in developed countries.
Mobile sources are responsible for less than 40% of urban air pollution in developed countries.
The combustion of carbonaceous matter with air always leads to the formation of ozone as a byproduct.
The combustion of carbonaceous matter with air always leads to the formation of ozone as a byproduct.
A major contributor to man-made emissions is municipal solid waste incineration and disposal.
A major contributor to man-made emissions is municipal solid waste incineration and disposal.
