Air Resources Quiz

The air is an important (a)   and needs to be managed in order to reduce (b)   . Which terms best complete the sentence?

• resource; pollution

• energy source; pollution

• ecosystem; air quality

• resource; human health

Look at the diagram for how acid rain forms. Which statement below describes how acid rain harms Earth?

• A. Pollution in the atmosphere affects precipitation which can affect living things and water.

• B. Pollution in the atmosphere can change precipitation to be more beneficial for plants and ecosystems.

• C. Pollution that enters the atmosphere always stays in the atmosphere.

• D. Air resources continually need to be replaced because gas particles are lost during precipitation.

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Which of the following management strategies is the most important to reduce air pollution?

• Developing technologies to reduce emissions from pollution sources.

• Implementing programs to have people keep track of their emissions.

• Increasing technology to measure the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• Finding ways to adapt to lower air quality.

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Which regulations can the government implement to conserve air resources? Choose two correct answers.

• Mandate increase usage of gas vehicles

• Ban plastic bag usage in grocery stores

• Manage the amount of fertilizer used on farms

• Implement air filters in farms

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Look at the pie chart. Which section contributes to the greatest amount of gas emissions?

• Transportation

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Residential

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Air purifiers in cities are often positioned on the top of skyscrapers. How can air purifiers help reduce air pollution? Why are they placed on top of skyscrapers?

• Air purifiers help reduce air pollution by filtering pollutants and are placed on skyscrapers to cover a larger area.

• Air purifiers are placed on skyscrapers to save space and reduce noise pollution.

• Air purifiers on skyscrapers are used to generate electricity from wind.

• Air purifiers are placed on skyscrapers to improve the building's aesthetic appeal.

Look at the photo. This is an example of _____ pollution.

• water

• air

• land

What are emissions in the context of air pollution?

• Specific chemicals used in industries.

• Pollutants that are released into the air.

• Gases used for domestic heating.

• Particles found in clean air.

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In the year 2050, Sophia is planning an interplanetary trip and wants to choose the transportation option that produces the least carbon emissions. Which of these should she choose?

• Bicycle

• Bus

• Airplane

• Train

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Name a gas which enters a catalytic converter. 

• Methane
• Hexane
• Nitrogen Monoxide
• Carbon Monoxide

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