Air, Noise, Sound Pollution

An example of several minerals that are formed in long, thin fibers

• Smog
• Asbestos
• Radon
• VOCs

Excess light that can affect views in cities

• Light pollution
• Noise pollution
• Air pollution
• Smog

Sound that affects the quality and/or health of human life

• Light pollution
• Air pollution
• Noise pollution
• Acid shock

Radon gas is most harmful because it can lead to

• Eyes problems

• Lung cancer

• Heart disease

• Kidneys failure

One way radon and asbestos are similar is that they

• are primarily outdoor air pollutants.
• cut and scar the lungs.
• increase the risk of cancer.
• are both gaseous pollutants.

Light pollution can be decreased by

• increasing the number of lights per block on a city street.
• directing lighting downward.
• using incandescent light bulbs.
• lighting billboards from below.

Which of the following substances is an colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas?

• carbon monoxide
• radon
• ozone
• asbestos

Air pollution that occurs indoors, from chemicals found in and around buildings and homes, often from home cleaning products, smoking, and in less developed countries, open fire

• Secondary Pollutant
• Primary Pollutant
• Indoor Air Pollution
• Outdoor air pollution

What is the main source of noise pollution in urban areas?

• Transportation
• Factories
• Agriculture
• Music

Which pollution is caused by social events?

• Noise

• Water

• Air