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Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Description: Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
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What is the primary health concern associated with exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2)?

  1. Increased risk of heart disease

  2. Aggravation of asthma and other respiratory conditions

  3. Impaired cognitive function

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exposure to NO2 has been linked to a range of health issues, including increased risk of heart disease, aggravation of asthma and other respiratory conditions, and impaired cognitive function.

What are the major sources of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions?

  1. Motor vehicles

  2. Power plants

  3. Industrial activities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Major sources of NO2 emissions include motor vehicles, power plants, and industrial activities such as manufacturing and mining.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for reducing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from motor vehicles?

  1. Catalytic converters

  2. Diesel particulate filters

  3. Electric vehicles

  4. Reformulated gasoline


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diesel particulate filters are primarily designed to reduce emissions of particulate matter, not nitrogen dioxide.

What is the current National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the United States?

  1. 53 parts per billion (ppb)

  2. 100 parts per billion (ppb)

  3. 200 parts per billion (ppb)

  4. 300 parts per billion (ppb)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The current NAAQS for NO2 in the United States is 53 parts per billion (ppb), averaged over a one-hour period.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of exceeding the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2)?

  1. Increased hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses

  2. Reduced visibility

  3. Damage to crops and vegetation

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are potential consequences of exceeding the NAAQS for NO2.

What is the primary mechanism by which nitrogen dioxide (NO2) contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone (O3)?

  1. Direct reaction with O2

  2. Photolysis of NO2

  3. Reaction with hydroxyl radicals (OH)

  4. Reaction with volatile organic compounds (VOCs)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NO2 undergoes photolysis in the presence of sunlight, releasing nitrogen monoxide (NO) and atomic oxygen (O), which can then react with other compounds to form O3.

Which of the following is NOT a potential health effect of long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2)?

  1. Increased risk of lung cancer

  2. Reduced lung function

  3. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

While NO2 has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and reduced lung function, there is no strong evidence suggesting a link between NO2 exposure and lung cancer.

What is the primary role of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the atmosphere?

  1. Greenhouse gas

  2. Oxidizing agent

  3. Aerosol precursor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NO2 acts as a greenhouse gas, an oxidizing agent, and an aerosol precursor in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for reducing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from power plants?

  1. Selective catalytic reduction (SCR)

  2. Flue gas desulfurization (FGD)

  3. Low-NOx burners

  4. Renewable energy sources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While renewable energy sources can help reduce overall air pollution, they are not specifically targeted at reducing NO2 emissions from power plants.

What is the term used to describe the process by which nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is converted into nitrate (NO3-) in the atmosphere?

  1. Nitrification

  2. Denitrification

  3. Assimilation

  4. Mineralization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitrification is the process by which NO2 is oxidized to form nitrate (NO3-) in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a potential environmental impact of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions?

  1. Acidification of water bodies

  2. Eutrophication of coastal waters

  3. Damage to forests and ecosystems

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are potential environmental impacts of NO2 emissions.

What is the primary reason for regulating nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions?

  1. To protect human health

  2. To protect the environment

  3. To improve visibility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NO2 emissions are regulated to protect human health, the environment, and visibility.

Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy for reducing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from industrial activities?

  1. Process modifications

  2. Pollution control technologies

  3. Energy efficiency measures

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are potential strategies for reducing NO2 emissions from industrial activities.

What is the term used to describe the process by which nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is converted into nitrogen monoxide (NO) in the atmosphere?

  1. Nitrification

  2. Denitrification

  3. Assimilation

  4. Reduction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reduction is the process by which NO2 is converted into NO in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of reducing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions?

  1. Improved air quality

  2. Reduced health risks

  3. Increased agricultural productivity

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options listed are potential benefits of reducing NO2 emissions.

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