Air Quality in Great Britain Quiz

Which part of Great Britain has the worst air quality?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'South' as it has the worst air quality in Great Britain.

Which country within Great Britain has the most cities with good air quality?

• England

• Scotland

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

Answer explanation

Scotland has the most cities with good air quality within Great Britain.

Which city in Great Britain has the highest air quality score?

• Leeds

• Liverpool

• Glasgow

• Bristol

Answer explanation

Glasgow has the highest air quality score in Great Britain, making it the correct choice.

Which city in Great Britain has the lowest air quality score?

• Leeds

• Lewisham, London

• Bristol

• Cambridge

Answer explanation

Lewisham, London has the lowest air quality score in Great Britain.

State one advantage and one disadvantage of using electric cars.

Answer explanation

One advantage of using electric cars is that they are environmentally friendly, producing zero emissions. One disadvantage is the limited driving range compared to traditional gasoline cars.

What are some of the negative impacts of air pollution caused by traffic?

• Increases the risk of babies being born underweight

• Decreases the risk of getting lung or heart disease

• Reduces asthma attacks in children and adults

• Increases the number of trees

Answer explanation

Air pollution caused by traffic increases the risk of babies being born underweight, making it a negative impact.

How many deaths per year in the UK are linked to air pollution caused by traffic?

• About 10,000

• About 20,000

• About 30,000

• About 40,000

Answer explanation

The correct answer is about 40,000 deaths per year in the UK are linked to air pollution caused by traffic.

Which city is Europe's second most congested city?

• Paris

• Berlin

• London

• Madrid

Answer explanation

London is Europe's second most congested city according to the question.

How many hours do drivers in London waste stuck in traffic each year on average?

• 10 hours

• 20 hours

• 31 hours

• 40 hours

Answer explanation

Drivers in London waste an average of 31 hours stuck in traffic each year, making the correct answer 31 hours.

What is one of the economic impacts of being stuck in traffic?

• Increased productivity

• Reduced fuel consumption

• Increased noise pollution

• Decreased frustration

Answer explanation

One of the economic impacts of being stuck in traffic is increased noise pollution, which can have negative effects on health and well-being, as well as property values in affected areas.