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 air pollutant is known to have the most significant impact on climate change? Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) Nitrous oxide (N2O) Methane (CH4) Carbon dioxide (CO2) 2 / 10 Which of the following is NOT a secondary air pollutant? Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) Ozone (O3) Carbon monoxide (CO) 3 / 10 The phenomenon of industrial smog is primarily associated with which type of pollution? Photochemical smog Sulfur dioxide and particulate matter Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds Carbon monoxide and ozone 4 / 10 Which of the following health effects is LEAST likely to be directly caused by short-term exposure to air pollution? Lung cancer Asthma attack Eye irritation Headache 5 / 10 What is the primary mechanism through which particulate matter (PM2.5) causes cardiovascular disease? Disruption of electrical signals in the heart Direct irritation of the heart muscle Systemic inflammation and oxidative stress Increased blood viscosity 6 / 10 Which of the following is NOT a common indoor air pollutant? Radon Carbon monoxide Asbestos Formaldehyde 7 / 10 The Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 301-500 falls under which category? Hazardous Unhealthy Moderate Good 8 / 10 The adverse health effects of air pollution are most pronounced in: Young children and elderly individuals Healthy adults Both (a) and (c) Pregnant women 9 / 10 Which international agreement aims to phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning? Paris Agreement Kyoto Protocol Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment 10 / 10 The concept of “environmental justice” in the context of air pollution refers to: Promoting the use of renewable energy sources Ensuring equal access to clean air for all communities Establishing air quality monitoring networks Imposing stricter regulations on polluting industries Your score isThe average score is 52% 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