London's Deadly Smog

What is smog?

• A type of cloud that forms on the ground

• A type of fog that is mixed with smoke and chemicals

• A type of pollution caused by burning coal

• A type of weather condition that causes poor visibility

When did London start burning coal?

• 1200s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

What are the harmful effects of burning coal?

• Irritation of the lungs

• Formation of sulfuric acid

• Binding of hemoglobin in the blood

• All of the above

When did The Great Smog of London occur?

• 1200s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1952

How many people died during The Great Smog of London?

• 4,000

• 8,000

• 12,000

• 16,000

What did The Great Smog of London lead to?

• Passing of the Clean Air Act

• Increase in coal consumption

• Development of more efficient engines

• Expansion of industrial factories

What is the current impact of air pollution in London?

• Lower life expectancy

• Increase in respiratory problems

• Tens of thousands of early deaths

• All of the above

When did laws start getting serious about limiting air pollution?

• 1200s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1970s

What did the laws in the 1970s force car companies and factories to do?

• Produce more emissions

• Use less efficient engines

• Limit air pollution

• Increase coal consumption

Why is turning air into poison not a great idea?

• It causes respiratory problems

• It leads to early deaths

• It harms the environment

• All of the above