Indoor Air Pollutants Mini

Which indoor air pollutant is an odorless radioctive gas?

• Carbon Monoxide

• Radon

• Asbestos

• Carbon Dioxide

True or false: dust and mold count as indoor pollutants

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a risk factor for increased indoor air pollution?

• Having pets who shed

• Having a gas stove

• Properly maintaining HVAC systems

• Having a smoker in the house

Why is asbestos so common in buildings?

• It is used in fireproofing and insulating walls

• It is used in flooring and HVAC systems

• It is used as part of securing gas lines

• It is naturally found in the soil

Which indoor air pollutant is also a criteria pollutant that impacts the Air Quality Index

• Formaldehyde

• Carbon Monoxide

• Sulfur Dioxide

• Secondhand Smoke