Atmospheric Pollution Quiz

What are some natural processes that contribute to air pollution?

• Windblown dust, particles in volcanic eruptions, smoke and soot from fire

• Emissions from cars, factories, and power plants

• Deforestation and industrial waste

• Plastic waste and chemical spills

What is a major human source of air pollution?

• Windblown dust

• Particles in volcanic eruptions

• Smoke and soot from fire

• Burning of fossil fuels

How can humans increase the hazards of natural air pollution?

• By planting more trees

• By removing trees, exposing soil to dry out and create dust storms

• By reducing the use of fossil fuels

• By increasing the use of renewable energy

What are primary air pollutants?

• Pollutants formed when primary pollutants react chemically with other substances

• Pollutants released directly into the atmosphere

• Pollutants that are only found indoors

• Pollutants that are formed from natural sources only

Which of the following is an example of a primary air pollutant?

• Sulfuric acid

• Ozone

• Soot

• Nitric acid

What are secondary air pollutants?

• Pollutants released directly into the atmosphere

• Pollutants formed when primary pollutants react chemically with other substances

• Pollutants that are only found indoors

• Pollutants that are formed from natural sources only

Which of the following is an example of a secondary air pollutant?

• Soot

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfuric acid

• Methane

Which of the following air pollutants can cause lung irritation and respiratory illnesses such as asthma?

• Carbon monoxide

• Benzene

• Soot

• All of the above

How does carbon monoxide affect the body?

• It causes lung irritation.

• It interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen.

• It contributes to cancer.

• It causes skin irritation.

Which of the following air pollutants may contribute to cancer?

• Carbon monoxide

• Benzene

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen