Posted inQuiz Quiz: AIR POLLUTION AND HEALTH Posted by kanwar July 10, 2024No Comments Air Pollution and Health Test your knowledge of air pollution and its impact on human health with this challenging quiz, covering causes, effects, and solutions. 1 / 10 Which international agreement aims to phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning? Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment Paris Agreement Kyoto Protocol 2 / 10 The adverse health effects of air pollution are most pronounced in: Young children and elderly individuals Both (a) and (c) Healthy adults Pregnant women 3 / 10 The Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 301-500 falls under which category? Good Hazardous Moderate Unhealthy 4 / 10 What is the primary mechanism through which particulate matter (PM2.5) causes cardiovascular disease? Systemic inflammation and oxidative stress Increased blood viscosity Direct irritation of the heart muscle Disruption of electrical signals in the heart 5 / 10 Which of the following health effects is LEAST likely to be directly caused by short-term exposure to air pollution? Eye irritation Asthma attack Lung cancer Headache 6 / 10 Which air pollutant is known to have the most significant impact on climate change? Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) Methane (CH4) Nitrous oxide (N2O) Carbon dioxide (CO2) 7 / 10 The phenomenon of industrial smog is primarily associated with which type of pollution? Sulfur dioxide and particulate matter Photochemical smog Carbon monoxide and ozone Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds 8 / 10 Which of the following is NOT a secondary air pollutant? Ozone (O3) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) Carbon monoxide (CO) 9 / 10 The concept of “environmental justice” in the context of air pollution refers to: Promoting the use of renewable energy sources Imposing stricter regulations on polluting industries Establishing air quality monitoring networks Ensuring equal access to clean air for all communities 10 / 10 Which of the following is NOT a common indoor air pollutant? Formaldehyde Radon Carbon monoxide Asbestos Your score isThe average score is 51% 0% Restart quiz Author kanwar Kanwar Bhan Godara UGC NET JRF Environmental Science View all posts kanwar Kanwar Bhan Godara UGC NET JRF Environmental Science View All Posts Post navigation Previous Post Air Pollution and Your Health: A Comprehensive GuideNext PostChapman reactions: Ozone Formation and Destruction