Health Effects of Air Pollution

How can smog be dangerous?

• It smells bad

• People can't breath well

• It blocks the sun

• It causes skin damage

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When harmful substances build up in the air to unhealthy levels it is known as...

• unfortunate

• air pollution

• chemicalization

• water pollution

If the the air quality index is 30, it is safe for everyone to go outside. (a)  

• True

• False

If the air quality index for the day is 105, it is unhealthy for ALL people. (a)  

• True

• False

If a person has asthma and the air quality index is 155, should he or she go outside and play for long periods of time? (a)  

• yes

• no

Which health concern level has an index value of 201-300?

• Good

• Moderate

• Unhealthy for sensitive groups

• Unhealthy

• Very unhealthy

Which of the following is NOT a short-term health effect of air pollution?

• lung cancer

• headaches

• eye irritation

• nausea

Which is true of air pollution and human health?

• Years of research link air pollution to lung diseases, birth defects, and cancer

• Air pollution is commonly listed as a cause of death.

• None of the health effects of air pollution are reversible.

• Healthy adults are most affected by air pollution.

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Which of the following pollutants is most commonly associated with respiratory problems in humans?

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

• Ozone (O3)

• Nitrogen (N2)

What is the primary source of particulate matter (PM2.5) in urban areas?

• Industrial emissions

• Vehicle exhaust

• Natural wildfires

• Agricultural activities

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