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 of the following health effects is LEAST likely to be directly caused by short-term exposure to air pollution? Headache Asthma attack Eye irritation Lung cancer 2 / 10 Which of the following is NOT a secondary air pollutant? Carbon monoxide (CO) Ozone (O3) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) 3 / 10 What is the primary mechanism through which particulate matter (PM2.5) causes cardiovascular disease? Disruption of electrical signals in the heart Systemic inflammation and oxidative stress Direct irritation of the heart muscle Increased blood viscosity 4 / 10 The Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 301-500 falls under which category? Good Unhealthy Hazardous Moderate 5 / 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) 6 / 10 Which of the following is NOT a common indoor air pollutant? Asbestos Formaldehyde Radon Carbon monoxide 7 / 10 The adverse health effects of air pollution are most pronounced in: Young children and elderly individuals Healthy adults Pregnant women Both (a) and (c) 8 / 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 Kigali Amendment Paris Agreement Montreal Protocol 9 / 10 The concept of “environmental justice” in the context of air pollution refers to: Imposing stricter regulations on polluting industries Promoting the use of renewable energy sources Establishing air quality monitoring networks Ensuring equal access to clean air for all communities 10 / 10 The phenomenon of industrial smog is primarily associated with which type of pollution? Carbon monoxide and ozone Photochemical smog Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds Sulfur dioxide and particulate matter Your score isThe average score is 50% 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