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Effects of Air Pollution on Human Health

Description: This quiz assesses your knowledge about the effects of air pollution on human health.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant emitted from vehicles?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Ozone

  4. Particulate matter

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ozone is a secondary pollutant formed by the reaction of sunlight with nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere.

Which air pollutant is primarily responsible for acid rain?

  1. Sulfur dioxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Carbon monoxide

  4. Particulate matter

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sulfur dioxide is released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, and is a major contributor to acid rain.

Which of the following health effects is NOT associated with exposure to particulate matter?

  1. Asthma

  2. Heart disease

  3. Cancer

  4. Eye irritation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While particulate matter can contribute to the development of cancer, it is not the primary cause of cancer.

Which air pollutant is primarily responsible for the formation of smog?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Ozone

  4. Particulate matter

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ozone is a major component of smog and is formed by the reaction of sunlight with nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a health effect associated with exposure to nitrogen dioxide?

  1. Respiratory irritation

  2. Increased risk of asthma

  3. Heart disease

  4. Cancer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While nitrogen dioxide can contribute to the development of cancer, it is not the primary cause of cancer.

Which air pollutant is primarily responsible for the formation of acid rain?

  1. Sulfur dioxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Carbon monoxide

  4. Particulate matter

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sulfur dioxide is released into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, and is a major contributor to acid rain.

Which of the following is NOT a health effect associated with exposure to carbon monoxide?

  1. Headaches

  2. Nausea

  3. Dizziness

  4. Cancer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While carbon monoxide can contribute to the development of cancer, it is not the primary cause of cancer.

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant emitted from industrial activities?

  1. Sulfur dioxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Ozone

  4. Particulate matter

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ozone is a secondary pollutant formed by the reaction of sunlight with nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a health effect associated with exposure to particulate matter?

  1. Asthma

  2. Heart disease

  3. Cancer

  4. Eye irritation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While particulate matter can contribute to the development of cancer, it is not the primary cause of cancer.

Which air pollutant is primarily responsible for the formation of smog?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Ozone

  4. Particulate matter

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ozone is a major component of smog and is formed by the reaction of sunlight with nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a health effect associated with exposure to nitrogen dioxide?

  1. Respiratory irritation

  2. Increased risk of asthma

  3. Heart disease

  4. Cancer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While nitrogen dioxide can contribute to the development of cancer, it is not the primary cause of cancer.

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant emitted from vehicles?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Ozone

  4. Particulate matter

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ozone is a secondary pollutant formed by the reaction of sunlight with nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a health effect associated with exposure to carbon monoxide?

  1. Headaches

  2. Nausea

  3. Dizziness

  4. Cancer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While carbon monoxide can contribute to the development of cancer, it is not the primary cause of cancer.

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant emitted from industrial activities?

  1. Sulfur dioxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Ozone

  4. Particulate matter

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ozone is a secondary pollutant formed by the reaction of sunlight with nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a health effect associated with exposure to particulate matter?

  1. Asthma

  2. Heart disease

  3. Cancer

  4. Eye irritation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While particulate matter can contribute to the development of cancer, it is not the primary cause of cancer.

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