Quiz on Pollution Causes and Effects

Air Pollution Causes

• One primary cause of air pollution is vehicle emissions, which release carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter into the atmosphere.

Ocean Plastic Pollution

• Microplastic pollution is primarily associated with plastic waste in oceans, affecting marine life and ecosystems.

Bioaccumulation of Chemicals

• Bioaccumulation is the term for the gradual accumulation of harmful chemicals in living organisms, impacting their health and the food chain.

Greenhouse Gases

• Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas contributing to climate change, trapping heat in the atmosphere and leading to global warming.

Indoor Air Pollution Sources

• Common household items, such as aerosol sprays and cleaning products, can contribute to indoor air pollution through the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).