Air Pollution Quiz

What are the causes of air pollution?

• The causes of air pollution include emissions from vehicles, industrial activities, burning of fossil fuels, and natural sources such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions.

• The main cause of air pollution is the release of helium balloons into the atmosphere

• Air pollution is caused by excessive use of air fresheners

• Air pollution is primarily caused by the use of wind turbines for renewable energy

How does air pollution affect human health?

• Air pollution actually improves human health

• Air pollution only affects plants, not humans

• Air pollution has no impact on human health

• Air pollution can cause respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and other health issues.

What are some ways to prevent air pollution?

• Using non-energy efficient appliances

• Reducing the use of fossil fuels, using public transportation, carpooling, using energy-efficient appliances, planting trees, and reducing waste

• Driving alone in a car

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

Name one type of air pollutant.

• Sulfur dioxide

• Nitrogen monoxide

• Oxygen dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

Where does air pollution come from?

• Air pollution comes from outer space

• Air pollution is caused by excessive use of air fresheners

• Air pollution is a result of too many people breathing

• Various sources including vehicles, industrial processes, and natural sources like wildfires and volcanic eruptions.

What are the effects of air pollution on the environment?

• Air pollution helps in the growth of healthy ecosystems

• Air pollution can lead to respiratory diseases, acid rain, global warming, and damage to ecosystems.

• Air pollution leads to increased biodiversity

• Air pollution has no impact on the environment

How can we reduce air pollution from vehicles?

• Promoting the use of public transportation, carpooling, and using electric or hybrid vehicles.

• Encouraging people to drive more and use their cars for every trip

• Removing emission standards for vehicles

• Increasing the production of diesel-powered vehicles

What are the sources of indoor air pollution?

• Outdoor air

• Pet dander

• Fresh flowers

• Tobacco smoke, cooking and heating appliances, building materials, and household cleaning products

Name one natural cause of air pollution.

• Car emissions

• Industrial waste

• Plastic pollution

• Wildfires

What are the different types of outdoor air pollutants?

• Dust, pollen, and rain

• Sunlight, water vapor, and wind

• Particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, and volatile organic compounds

• Plastic, glass, and metal