Microorganisms Found in Air

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What can be found in the air according to the text?

Microscopic creatures (correct)

Dust particles

Only gases

Solid metals

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the air?

Microorganisms

Dust particles

Water vapour

Plants (correct)

What is one of the additional components mentioned in the text that can be found in the air?

Cosmic rays

Bacteria (correct)

Diamonds

Pesticides

Which of the following is a common component found in the air along with microorganisms?

Pollen grains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be found in outdoor air, based on the text?

Basidispores Signup and view all the answers

Apart from basidispores, what other fungal components are present in outdoor air according to the text?

Conidia of molds Signup and view all the answers

What type of spores are mentioned to be present in outdoor air?

Basidispores and ascopores Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of outdoor air in the text?

Ribosomes of bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the components found in outdoor air as per the text?

They are all fungal components Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to air having a higher temperature as mentioned in the text?

Sunlight exposure Signup and view all the answers

What effect does sunlight exposure have on air, based on the text?

Raises the temperature Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the moisture content of air exposed to sunlight?

Less moisture Signup and view all the answers

What would be the likely outcome if air was not exposed to sunlight based on the text?

Lower temperature and higher moisture Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental factor is NOT mentioned in relation to air's characteristics in the text?

Seasonal changes Signup and view all the answers

What shows slight variations with latitude and to a lesser extent with altitude?

Composition Signup and view all the answers

Which factor's variations are more pronounced with latitude than with altitude?

Latitude Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario of occupants being infected, which factor plays a role in the observed variations?

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

What factor's variations are less prominent with altitude compared to latitude?

Altitude Signup and view all the answers

What geographical factor is mentioned to have an influence on the composition variations?

Vegetation Signup and view all the answers

How do microorganisms impact the air quality?

By consuming food and producing waste that changes the chemical components in the air Signup and view all the answers

What is one role microorganisms play in the air?

Formation of clouds Signup and view all the answers

What action can help control the impact of microorganisms on air quality?

Removing potential sources of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

How do microorganisms contribute to changing the air composition?

By transforming chemical components and producing waste Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method for controlling the impact of microorganisms on air quality?

Increasing potential sources of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers