Types of Pollution Quiz

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What are some common examples of pollutants contributing to air pollution?

  • Water vapor and dust particles
  • Carbon dioxide and oxygen
  • Nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons (correct)
  • Methane and ammonia

Which form of pollution is characterized by surface runoff, leaching to groundwater, liquid spills, and wastewater discharges?

  • Noise pollution
  • Radioactive contamination
  • Light pollution
  • Soil contamination (correct)

What are some consequences of water pollution?

  • Eutrophication and littering (correct)
  • Light trespass and over-illumination
  • Roadway noise and high-intensity sonar
  • Photochemical ozone and smog

Which type of pollution is associated with light trespass, over-illumination, and astronomical interference?

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Study Notes

Air Pollution

  • Common examples of pollutants contributing to air pollution include particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and ozone.

Water Pollution

  • Water pollution is characterized by surface runoff, leaching to groundwater, liquid spills, and wastewater discharges.
  • Consequences of water pollution include harm to aquatic life, human health problems, and disruption to the ecosystem.

Light Pollution

  • Light pollution is associated with light trespass, over-illumination, and astronomical interference.
  • Light pollution can be caused by artificial light sources, such as streetlights, building lights, and vehicle headlights.

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