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Pollution and Human Health

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?

a)

Respiratory problems

b)

Reduced food sources for humans

c)

Increased disease for humans

d)

Decrease in global temperatures

2.

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

a)

Lead

b)

Ground-level ozone

c)

Particulate matter

d)

Nitrogen oxides

3.

Sound that affects the quality and/or health of human life

a)

Light pollution

b)

Air pollution

c)

Noise pollution

d)

Acid shock

4.

Smog or ground ozone forms in the troposphere. Which pollutants are most responsible for smog or ground ozone?

a)

sulfur and particulate matter

b)

volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

c)

carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

d)

none of these answers are correct

5.

Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas?

a)

vehicles, volcanoes

b)

vehicles, industries

c)

Industries, agriculture

d)

All of the above

6.

The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT

a)

emphysema. (hardening of lungs)

b)

lung cancer.

c)

headaches.

d)

heart disease.

7.

A common air pollutant that is very dangerous because you cannot see it or smell it

a)

Sulfur Monoxide

b)

Carbon Monoxide

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Nitrogen Oxide

8.

A colorless, odorless gas

a)

Nitrogen oxides

b)

Ground-level ozone

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

Sulfur dioxide

9.

A metallic element that can cause brain damage

a)

Lead

b)

Particulate matter

c)

Ground-level ozone

d)

Nitrogen oxides

10.

Which of these is NOT a primary air pollutant?

a)

smog

b)

particulate matter (PM2.5)

c)

carbon monoxide (C0)

d)

sulfur dioxides (S02)

11.

Which of the following are examples of VOC's ? select 3

a)

paint and paint thinners

b)

gasoline fumes

c)

water vapor

d)

formaldehyde

e)

smog

12.

Which ones are consider primary air pollutants?

a)

Nitrogen oxides

b)

Sulfur dioxides

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

all are correct!!!!

13.

Which of the following pollutants is most commonly associated with causing acid rain, which can harm human health by contaminating water sources?

a)

A) Carbon Dioxide

b)

B) Sulfur Dioxide

c)

C) Methane

d)

D) Ozone

14.

What is the primary health effect of prolonged exposure to high levels of noise pollution in urban areas?

a)

A) Respiratory issues

b)

B) Hearing loss

c)

C) Skin irritation

d)

D) Digestive problems

15.

Which of the following is a common method used to measure air quality and assess its impact on human health?

a)

A) Blood pressure monitoring

b)

B) Air Quality Index (AQI)

c)

C) Body Mass Index (BMI)

d)

D) Water pH level