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