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?

<p>Pollen grains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Basidispores (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conidia of molds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Basidispores and ascopores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ribosomes of bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are all fungal components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sunlight exposure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Raises the temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Less moisture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lower temperature and higher moisture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Seasonal changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Composition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Latitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Altitude (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Vegetation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do microorganisms impact the air quality?

<p>By consuming food and producing waste that changes the chemical components in the air (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one role microorganisms play in the air?

<p>Formation of clouds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Removing potential sources of microorganisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do microorganisms contribute to changing the air composition?

<p>By transforming chemical components and producing waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increasing potential sources of microorganisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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