18 Questions
Which air pollutant is a major component of smog, causes lung damage, and breaks down stratospheric ozone?
NOx
What pollutant reacts in the atmosphere with water to form sulfuric acid, causing acid deposition that damages forests and buildings?
SO2
Which pollutant is a secondary pollutant formed when NO2 and VOCs react in the presence of sunlight?
O3
What pollutant is monitored under the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990 and causes asthma, respiratory, and cardiovascular problems?
PM
Which air pollutant prevents blood from supplying oxygen to the body, leading to headaches, heart damage, and death?
CO
What pollutant causes damage to the central nervous system, brain, kidneys, biomagnifies, and damages ecosystems?
CO
What is the main function of a catalytic converter in vehicles?
Reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and VOCs
How do wet scrubbers help factories reduce air pollution?
Remove particulate matter from exhaust gases
Which of the following air pollution control devices uses an electrical charge to remove particles from exhaust gas?
Electrostatic precipitators
What is the purpose of a catalytic converter in the context of vehicle emissions?
Improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions
Which of the following is NOT a function of wet scrubbers in industrial settings?
Minimize carbon monoxide levels
In what way do electrostatic precipitators contribute to reducing air pollution?
By trapping and removing particles from exhaust gases
What is the main purpose of a catalytic converter in a vehicle?
To reduce emissions of harmful pollutants
How do wet scrubbers differ from dry scrubbers in terms of pollution control?
Wet scrubbers include mist nozzles to trap particulate matter
Which statement best describes how an electrostatic precipitator works?
It charges particles negatively to collect them on a positively charged electrode
What is the role of platinum, palladium, and rhodium in a catalytic converter?
To promote chemical reactions reducing harmful emissions
Which of the following is a unique feature of wet scrubbers compared to dry scrubbers?
The use of mist nozzles to trap PM in water droplets
What distinguishes the function of a catalytic converter from that of an electrostatic precipitator?
Catalytic converters reduce emissions of harmful pollutants in vehicles
Learn about the actions taken to reduce harmful effects of environmental problems like air pollution and the differences between chronic and acute health conditions. This quiz covers topics such as mitigation strategies and the impact of different exposure levels on health.
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