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