Air Pollution and Its Effects Quiz

How many people died as a result of the haze in Donora, Pennsylvania?

• 10

• 20

• 50

• 100

What was a common occurrence in Los Angeles during the 1950s due to smog?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Regular school and business closures

• Heavy rainfall

• Snowstorms

What did Edward Camerena say about the air in Los Angeles?

• It was fresh and clean

• It was filled with pollen

• It was so dirty that blowing your nose would make it black

• It was humid and sticky

Who is the author of the article "A Breath of Fresh Air"?

• John Smith

• Alexandra Hanson-Harding

• Emily Johnson

• Michael Brown

How many people does the EPA estimate die prematurely each year due to dirty air?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

According to the EPA, how many incidents of major breathing and lung problems are caused by ozone and fine particulates each year?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 1.5 million

• 2 million

Where does ozone mostly come from according to the text?

• Factories

• Car exhausts and smokestack emissions

• Forest fires

• Household waste

How many Americans would receive new protection under the EPA proposal?

• 50 million

• 100 million

• 133 million

• 200 million

How many children are included in the new protection proposed by the EPA?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 30 million

• 40 million

What is Mannato's view on the cost associated with the new proposals?

• It is justified

• It is unjustified

• It is too low

• It is irrelevant