Unit 17: Environmental Impacts of Aviation

Which of the following is NOT a major environmental impact of aviation?

• Noise

• Air

• Soil erosion

• Road congestion

How can aircraft noise pollution affect local communities?

• By improving air quality

• By disrupting sleep patterns and reducing property values

• By increasing tourism in the area

• By making construction easier

What is a common pollutant found in aircraft engine exhaust that can cause breathing problems?

• Oxygen (O₂)

• Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)

• Helium (He)

• Sulphur dioxide (SO₂)

Which of the following is a method used to measure noise pollution from aviation?

• Carbon footprint tracking

• Water sampling

• Noise monitoring of arriving and departing aircraft

• Counting aircraft movements per day

Which factor contributes to surface water pollution around airports?

• Fuel and oil runoff from aprons and runways

• The presence of wildlife near airports

• Increased air traffic

• Higher flight speeds

How can airports reduce noise pollution for local residents?

• By increasing the number of night flights

• By implementing flight restrictions such as night curfews

• By removing all flight paths over residential areas

• By increasing the number of flights per day

What is one method used to reduce atmospheric pollution from ground service equipment (GSE)?

• Replacing diesel-powered equipment with electric alternatives

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Reducing the number of security personnel at airports

• Encouraging passengers to carry more luggage

Which of the following is a strategy to manage road congestion caused by aviation operations?

• Expanding airport parking areas

• Encouraging the use of public transport

• Increasing the number of private vehicles allowed at airports

• Closing roads near airports

Why are balancing ponds and reed beds used in airports?

• To reduce noise pollution

• To manage water runoff and prevent contamination

• To store excess fuel for aircraft

• To provide additional parking space

Which of the following technologies can help reduce aviation-related noise pollution?

• Older aircraft engines

• New generation aircraft engines with improved efficiency

• Increasing the number of flights per hour

• Reducing insulation for local residents