Taal 2020 Volcanic Eruption and Sources of Air Pollution

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Which gas is associated with the Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming?

Nitrogen

Argon

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide (correct)

What does the presence of CFCs in the atmosphere lead to?

Depletion of the Ozone Layer (correct)

Neutral effect on the environment

Reduced Carbon Dioxide levels

Increased Oxygen levels

Which of the following is a known effect of SOx and NOx in the atmosphere?

Greenhouse Effect

Ozone Layer Depletion

Acid Rain (correct)

Global Warming

What is a common consequence of high levels of CO2 and CH4 in the air?

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Which layer of the atmosphere supports life?

Troposphere Signup and view all the answers

What are natural sources of air pollution mentioned in the text?

Volcanic Eruptions Signup and view all the answers

Which pollutant in cigarette smoke has the highest toxicity concentration?

Carbon monoxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 mentioned in the text?

To regulate air pollution from mobile sources Signup and view all the answers

Which component of Euro 5 fuels has the lowest permissible volume concentration?

Sulfur Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Electric Vehicles (EV) mentioned in the text?

Incorporation of clean fuel technology Signup and view all the answers

Which pollutant listed in cigarette smoke is associated with a toxicity concentration of 600 ug?

Acetic acid Signup and view all the answers

What role do air filtering plants play in reducing air pollutants according to the text?

Removing pollutants from the air Signup and view all the answers

Which type of air pollutants are particles or chemicals directly emitted into the air?

Primary pollutants Signup and view all the answers

What is the major component of photochemical smog that is highly reactive and irritating with an unpleasant odor?

Ground Level Ozone (O3) Signup and view all the answers

Which air pollutant is classified as a 'human carcinogen' and is a natural part of crude oil and gasoline?

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common sources of sulfur oxides (SO2) according to the text?

Factories Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lichens are the least resistant to air pollution?

Fruticose lichens Signup and view all the answers

What is the major air pollutant that consists of solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the atmosphere?

Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) Signup and view all the answers

Which air pollutant is known for reducing visibility and penetrating deep into the lungs causing irritation and tumor growth?

Suspended Particulate Matter (PM) Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary pollutants that are directly emitted into the air according to the text?

$SO_2$ and total organic gases (TOG) Signup and view all the answers

'Morning Smog at NAIA caused cancellation of flights'. What is the major cause of this smog?

$O_3$ Signup and view all the answers

'Four Types of Lichens'. Which type of lichens indicate clean air according to the text?

$Fruticose$ lichens Signup and view all the answers