13 Questions
How does the amount of air required by an average human compare to the amount of food eaten each day?
The amount of air is 12 to 15 times greater than the amount of food
What determines the severity of detrimental effects on human health due to pollutants?
The nature and concentration of the pollutant
Why does even a small concentration of pollutants in the air become more significant compared to similar levels present in food?
Because humans consume a larger volume of air than food
What is the ability of pollutants that enter water, especially in the marine ecosystem?
They have the ability to spread to distant places
What determines the severity of detrimental effects on human health due to pollutants?
The nature and concentration of the pollutant
Why does even a small concentration of pollutants in the air become more significant compared to similar levels present in food?
Because humans require a much larger volume of air than food on a daily basis
What is the primary route for pollutants to spread to distant places, especially in the marine ecosystem?
Airborne transport
Which factor makes pollutants in water have the ability to spread to distant places, especially in the marine ecosystem?
Solubility
When did Hippocrates mention air pollution?
400 BC
What prompted King Edward I to make the first antipollution law in London?
Smoke pollution caused by coal use
In which year did the 'London Smog' occur, resulting in more than 4000 deaths due to air pollutants?
1952
What was the earliest recorded major disaster related to air pollution in London?
'London Smog'
What led to the imposition of capital punishment in London?
Defying the law banning coal use
This quiz explores the nature of pollutants, their sources, and their impact on the environment and human health. It also discusses the significance of air quality and the effects of even small concentrations of pollutants on human health.
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