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 The phenomenon of industrial smog is primarily associated with which type of pollution? Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds Carbon monoxide and ozone Photochemical smog Sulfur dioxide and particulate matter 3 / 10 Which air pollutant is known to have the most significant impact on climate change? Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) Methane (CH4) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Nitrous oxide (N2O) 4 / 10 Which of the following is NOT a secondary air pollutant? Carbon monoxide (CO) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) Ozone (O3) 5 / 10 The Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 301-500 falls under which category? Unhealthy Good Moderate Hazardous 6 / 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 Montreal Protocol Kyoto Protocol Kigali Amendment 7 / 10 The adverse health effects of air pollution are most pronounced in: Healthy adults Both (a) and (c) Young children and elderly individuals Pregnant women 8 / 10 The concept of “environmental justice” in the context of air pollution refers to: Establishing air quality monitoring networks Promoting the use of renewable energy sources Ensuring equal access to clean air for all communities Imposing stricter regulations on polluting industries 9 / 10 Which of the following is NOT a common indoor air pollutant? Asbestos Formaldehyde Radon Carbon monoxide 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