Pollution and Human Health

Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?

• Respiratory problems

• Reduced food sources for humans

• Increased disease for humans

• Decrease in global temperatures

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Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

• Lead

• Ground-level ozone

• Particulate matter

• Nitrogen oxides

Sound that affects the quality and/or health of human life

• Light pollution

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Acid shock

Smog or ground ozone forms in the troposphere. Which pollutants are most responsible for smog or ground ozone?

• sulfur and particulate matter

• volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

• carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

• none of these answers are correct

Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas?

• vehicles, volcanoes

• vehicles, industries

• Industries, agriculture

• All of the above

The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT

• emphysema. (hardening of lungs)

• lung cancer.

• headaches.

• heart disease.

A common air pollutant that is very dangerous because you cannot see it or smell it

• Sulfur Monoxide

• Carbon Monoxide

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen Oxide

A colorless, odorless gas

• Nitrogen oxides

• Ground-level ozone

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide

A metallic element that can cause brain damage

• Lead

• Particulate matter

• Ground-level ozone

• Nitrogen oxides

Which of these is NOT a primary air pollutant?

• smog

• particulate matter (PM2.5)

• carbon monoxide (C0)

• sulfur dioxides (S02)