WorksheetsAir Pollution
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
Acid rain can be traced back to
the burning of fossil fuels.
the use of electrostatic precipitators.
thermal inversions.
the release of particulate matter into the atmosphere.
The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT
emphysema. (hardening of lungs)
lung cancer.
headaches.
heart disease.
The most common source of carbon monoxide comes from _____________________________.
vehicles
swamp gases
industrial sources
none of these
When harmful substances build up in the air to unhealthy levels it is known as...
unfortunate
air pollution
chemicalization
water pollution
Substances that makes the environment dirty or healthy to organisms are called (a) .
The burning of trees or fossil fuels releases (a) to the environment.
Air pollutants can interfere with ______________ in plants so that it produce less food and ________________.
(a)
Which of the following shows the CAUSE of air pollution
Burning rubbish
Breathing problems
Damage the respiratory system of human beings
Forest fire
Acid rain
Choose the EFFECTs of air pollution
Interfering with the photosynthesis of plants
Burning of fossil fuel for vehicles and power plants
Damage the respiratory system of human beings
Forest fire
Acid rain
