Air Pollution Quiz

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), how many people die every year from air pollution?

• Ten million

• Five million

• Seven million

• Twelve million

What is one of the steps suggested to improve air quality?

• Use more air conditioners

• Reduce driving

• Increase driving

• Burn more wood

What is the greenhouse effect caused by?

• Methane

• Wildfires

• Dust storms

• Carbon monoxide

Where do harmful chemicals contributing to air pollution come from?

• All of the above

• Coal power plants

• Manufacturing plants

• Cars and trucks

What is one way to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills?

• Composting food waste

• Burning more trash

• Throwing everything in the trash

• Not recycling

What is the second most common greenhouse gas emitted from landfills?

• Methane

• Sulfur dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Nitrogen dioxide

What is the main source of carbon monoxide emissions in the United States?

• Air conditioners

• Cars and trucks

• Factories

• Landfills

What is one suggestion to reduce pollution from burning wood for heat?

• Use propane instead

• Burn more wood

• Use kerosene lamps

• Burn leaves

What is the percentage of gases from landfills made up of carbon monoxide?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What is one way to extend the life of items and reduce landfill waste?

• Not reusing items

• Recycling

• Throwing items away

• Burning items