Week 32 Fun Friday Air Pollution and Its Effects

What are some natural sources of air pollution?

• Vehicle emissions

• Agricultural chemicals

• Volcanic eruptions

• Industrial waste

Which activity is a human-made source of air pollution?

• Forest fires

• Volcanic activity

• Natural allergens

• Energy use in agriculture

What type of gas is released by burning fossil fuels?

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

How does air pollution contribute to global warming?

• Reduces carbon footprint

• Increases oxygen levels

• Traps heat in the atmosphere

• Decreases sunlight

What is a consequence of climate change on air pollution?

• Increases smog

• Reduces smog

• Decreases carbon dioxide

• Stabilizes temperatures

What are the two types of smog?

• Photochemical and sulfurous

• Ozone and sulfur

• Carbon and methane

• Nitrogen and volatile

Which pollutant is associated with causing respiratory problems?

• Sulfur oxides

• Carbon monoxide

• Pollen

• Methane

What health issue can toxic pollutants cause?

• Cancer

• Increased oxygen levels

• Decreased ultraviolet radiation

• Improved respiratory function

Which solution can help reduce air pollution?

• Reducing waste recycling

• Enhancing industrial emissions

• Increasing use of fossil fuels

• Decreasing fossil fuel usage

How does reducing air pollution help the environment?

• Increases carbon emissions

• Decreases oxygen levels

• Slows down global warming

• Increases global warming