London Case Study : Pollution

Pollution in London is ​ (a)   of a problem than in the past, but it remains an issue.

• less
• more

How does air pollution affect human health?

• Air pollution has little or no effect on human health

• Air pollution can cause respiratory problems, heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and other health issues.

• Air pollution only affects the environment, not human health

During the mid-twentieth century, the city suffered from ​ (a)   caused by burning ​ (b)   for energy.

• smog
• fog
• mist
• coal
• oil
• gas

Today, the primary sources of ​ (a)   pollution are emissions from road ​ (b)   and modern heating systems, compounded by the city’s ​ (c)   road network and tall buildings that trap air.

• air
• vehicles
• dense
• water
• drainage
• scarse

Compared to other European cities, London’s pollution record is worse, though not as severe as many Asian cities.

• True

• False

​ (a)   , a harmful pollutant primarily produced by road vehicles and diesel engines, is a significant problem, with most of central London exceeding safe limits (40mg/m3) of NO2

• Carbon dioxide
• Carbon monoxide
• Nitrogen dioxide

Over .............. people die prematurely in London each year due to long-term exposure to air pollution.

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

The upcoming cycle ​ (a)   in London are designed to provide swift paths for cyclists along major roads, promote cycling, decrease traffic, and lower harmful vehicle emissions.

• superhighways
• cycleways
• autoroutes

Over the past five decades, the number of cyclists on London’s roads has risen from 1% to ...........of all road users.

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

Currently, nearly a quarter of London’s waste is still disposed of in ​.................... outside of the city, which was previously deemed acceptable since it was out of sight and out of mind.

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