Air Quality vs. Heat

According to the AIR QUALITY RECOMMENDATIONS chart, what is the recommended duration for recess when the Air Quality Index (AQI) is between 0 - 50?

• No outdoor activity

• 15 minutes

• 1 hour

• It is not recommended to have recess

What is advised for individuals who are unusually sensitive when the AQI is between 51 - 100?

• They should limit outdoor activity.

• They should take more breaks and pay more attention to symptoms.

• They should not have any outdoor activity.

• They should monitor their conditions and consider reducing prolonged exertion.

What should individuals do during athletic practice or training when the AQI is between 101 - 150?

• Continue normal outdoor activities.

• It's okay to be outside with reduced breaths.

• Sensitive individuals should avoid outdoor activities.

• Sensitive individuals should monitor their conditions.

When the AQI is between 151 - 200, what is the recommendation for outdoor activities?

• All outdoor activities should be moved indoors or rescheduled.

• Outdoor activity is allowed with increased breaks.

• Outdoor activity should continue as usual.

• Only sensitive groups should avoid outdoor activities.

If the AQI is between 201 - 300, what is the recommendation for sports leagues or events?

• They should be held outside with caution.

• They should be moved indoors or rescheduled.

• They can continue with additional breaks.

• They should only be attended by individuals who are not unusually sensitive.

What is Heat Stroke?

• A) A measure that combines temperature and humidity.

• B) A medical emergency characterized by a body temperature above 104 degrees that can cause damage to the brain, heart, kidney, and muscle if not treated properly.

• C) The amount of sweat produced during exercise.

• D) A condition where the body requires more oxygen to fuel the working muscles.

What does the Heat Index measure?

• A) The amount of oxygen required by the body during exercise.

• B) The level of pollutants inhaled while running.

• C) The combination of temperature and humidity.

• D) The difference between the heat index and the actual temperature.

How does low humidity affect the heat index?

• A) It increases the heat index beyond the actual temperature.

• B) It has no effect on the heat index.

• C) It decreases the body's ability to produce sweat.

• D) It keeps the heat index closer to the actual temperature.

What happens when the air quality is poor while running outdoors?

• A) The body produces less sweat.

• B) We inhale more pollutants.

• C) The heat index becomes less accurate.

• D) The body requires less oxygen.

What is the effect of high AQI values on health while running?

• A) It increases the efficiency of the workout.

• B) It has no significant effect on health.

• C) It can have negative effects on your health.

• D) It reduces the body temperature to safer levels.