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Air Pollution: Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), a common air pollutant. Nitrogen Dioxide is a reddish-brown gas that is produced by the burning of fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel. It is a major contributor to air pollution and can have a number of negative effects on human health and the environment.
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What is the chemical formula for Nitrogen Dioxide?

  1. NO

  2. NO2

  3. N2O

  4. N2O5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitrogen Dioxide has the chemical formula NO2, where N represents nitrogen and O represents oxygen.

Which of the following is a major source of Nitrogen Dioxide pollution?

  1. Natural gas power plants

  2. Electric vehicles

  3. Wind turbines

  4. Gasoline-powered vehicles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gasoline-powered vehicles are a major source of Nitrogen Dioxide pollution, as they emit NO2 when they burn gasoline.

What are some of the health effects associated with Nitrogen Dioxide exposure?

  1. Reduced lung function

  2. Increased risk of asthma

  3. Eye irritation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nitrogen Dioxide exposure can lead to a number of health effects, including reduced lung function, increased risk of asthma, and eye irritation.

How does Nitrogen Dioxide contribute to the formation of smog?

  1. It reacts with sunlight to form ozone

  2. It reacts with water vapor to form nitric acid

  3. It reacts with other pollutants to form particulate matter

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nitrogen Dioxide contributes to the formation of smog by reacting with sunlight to form ozone, reacting with water vapor to form nitric acid, and reacting with other pollutants to form particulate matter.

What are some measures that can be taken to reduce Nitrogen Dioxide pollution?

  1. Promoting the use of electric vehicles

  2. Improving energy efficiency in buildings

  3. Reducing the use of fossil fuels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing Nitrogen Dioxide pollution requires a combination of measures, such as promoting the use of electric vehicles, improving energy efficiency in buildings, and reducing the use of fossil fuels.

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