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Air Pollution: Sources, Effects, and Control Measures

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Which of the following is NOT a major source of air pollution?

  1. Burning fossil fuels

  2. Deforestation

  3. Natural disasters

  4. Industrial activities


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Natural disasters, such as volcanic eruptions and wildfires, can release pollutants into the air, but they are not considered major sources of air pollution because they are not human-caused.

Which pollutant is primarily responsible for acid rain?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Nitrogen oxides

  3. Sulfur dioxide

  4. Particulate matter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sulfur dioxide is a major component of acid rain, which is formed when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water vapor in the atmosphere.

What is the primary health effect of exposure to ozone?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Respiratory problems

  4. Birth defects


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Exposure to ozone can cause a variety of respiratory problems, including asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

Which of the following is NOT a control measure for air pollution?

  1. Using renewable energy sources

  2. Improving energy efficiency

  3. Planting trees

  4. Increasing the use of fossil fuels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the use of fossil fuels will increase air pollution, as fossil fuels are a major source of pollutants.

What is the term for the process of removing pollutants from the air?

  1. Air purification

  2. Air filtration

  3. Air conditioning

  4. Air freshening


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Air purification is the process of removing pollutants from the air, typically using a filter or other device.

Which of the following is a major source of indoor air pollution?

  1. Tobacco smoke

  2. Cleaning products

  3. Pesticides

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tobacco smoke, cleaning products, and pesticides are all major sources of indoor air pollution.

What is the primary cause of smog?

  1. Sunlight

  2. Wind

  3. Rain

  4. Air pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Smog is caused by a combination of sunlight and air pollution, particularly nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Nitrogen

  4. Water vapor


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nitrogen is not a greenhouse gas, as it does not trap heat in the atmosphere.

What is the term for the process of reducing the amount of pollutants released into the air?

  1. Air pollution control

  2. Air pollution prevention

  3. Air pollution mitigation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air pollution control, prevention, and mitigation are all terms used to describe the process of reducing the amount of pollutants released into the air.

Which of the following is NOT a type of air pollution control device?

  1. Catalytic converter

  2. Electrostatic precipitator

  3. Solar panel

  4. Wet scrubber


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solar panels are not air pollution control devices, as they do not remove pollutants from the air.

What is the primary cause of climate change?

  1. Volcanic eruptions

  2. Solar flares

  3. Human activities

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, are the primary cause of climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a health effect of air pollution?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Improved lung function

  4. Stroke


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Air pollution can cause a variety of health problems, including heart disease, cancer, and stroke, but it does not improve lung function.

What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to the Earth's surface?

  1. Troposphere

  2. Stratosphere

  3. Mesosphere

  4. Thermosphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to the Earth's surface and contains most of the air that we breathe.

Which of the following is NOT a type of air pollutant?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Nitrogen oxides

  3. Oxygen

  4. Particulate matter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxygen is not an air pollutant, as it is a natural component of the atmosphere.

What is the term for the process of converting sunlight into electricity?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Solar power

  3. Wind power

  4. Hydropower


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solar power is the process of converting sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells.

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