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Quiz on Air Pollution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following gases are called Greenhouse gases?

a)

Methane

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Both a and c

2.

Which of the following agents is responsible for turning the Taj Mahal yellow?

a)

Sulphur

b)

Chlorine

c)

Sulphur dioxide

d)

Nitrogen dioxide

3.

Which of the following statements is true about smog?

a)

Smog is derived from fog

b)

Smog is derived from smoke

c)

Smog is derived from water vapour

d)

Smog is derived from both fog and smoke

4.

According to a report released by Green peace in August 2019, India is the highest emitter of which of the following pollutants(gases)?

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Sulphur dioxide

c)

Ammonia

d)

Nitrogen dioxide

5.

The air quality index (AQI) of one of the city is 190. It falls under which category?

a)

Very poor

b)

Poor

c)

Moderate

d)

Good

6.

What type of precautions should be taken to survive when the ozone level is high?

a)

Drive less

b)

Stay hydrated

c)

Both a and b

d)

Go for a long walk

7.

Acid rain is caused by oxides of _______.

a)

Phosphorus and carbon

b)

Sulphur and nitrogen

c)

Sulphur and phosphorus

d)

Nitrogen and carbon

8.

The major source of the pollutant gas, carbon monoxide(CO) in urban areas is

a)

Thermal power sector

b)

Transport sector

c)

Industrial sector

d)

Domestic sector

9.

Burning of fossil fuels causes

a)

Depletion of ozone layer

b)

Global warming

c)

Melting of polar ice caps

d)

Both b and c

10.

Which of the following is the best indicator of Sulphur dioxide(SO2) pollution?

a)

Algae

b)

Lichen

c)

Bryophyte

d)

Fungus