Air Pollution Control

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Air Pollution Control, including its sources, effects, and various methods for controlling air pollution.
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Which of the following is a major source of air pollution in urban areas?

  1. Industrial emissions

  2. Vehicle exhaust

  3. Agricultural activities

  4. Natural sources


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vehicle exhaust is a major source of air pollution in urban areas, contributing to high levels of pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.

What is the primary component of photochemical smog?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Ozone

  3. Sulfur dioxide

  4. Nitrogen dioxide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution that occurs when sunlight reacts with pollutants in the atmosphere, primarily ozone.

Which of the following air pollutants can cause respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis?

  1. Carbon monoxide

  2. Nitrogen dioxide

  3. Particulate matter

  4. Sulfur dioxide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Particulate matter, especially fine particles (PM2.5), can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause respiratory problems.

What is the main purpose of an electrostatic precipitator in air pollution control?

  1. Removing particulate matter from flue gases

  2. Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions

  3. Controlling nitrogen oxide emissions

  4. Preventing ozone formation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electrostatic precipitators use an electrical charge to remove particulate matter from flue gases before they are released into the atmosphere.

What is the primary function of a catalytic converter in a vehicle's exhaust system?

  1. Reducing carbon monoxide emissions

  2. Converting nitrogen oxides to nitrogen and oxygen

  3. Removing particulate matter from exhaust gases

  4. Improving fuel efficiency


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Catalytic converters use a catalyst to convert harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides, into less harmful substances like nitrogen and oxygen.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that does not produce air pollution?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Natural gas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar energy is a renewable energy source that does not produce air pollution during electricity generation.

What is the term for the process of removing sulfur dioxide from flue gases before they are released into the atmosphere?

  1. Desulfurization

  2. Denitrification

  3. Deionization

  4. Dehumidification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Desulfurization is the process of removing sulfur dioxide from flue gases, typically using a scrubber system or a fluidized bed combustor.

Which of the following is a type of air pollution control device that uses a fabric filter to remove particulate matter from flue gases?

  1. Electrostatic precipitator

  2. Catalytic converter

  3. Fabric filter

  4. Wet scrubber


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fabric filters, also known as baghouses, use a fabric filter to trap particulate matter from flue gases.

What is the primary purpose of a wet scrubber in air pollution control?

  1. Removing particulate matter from flue gases

  2. Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions

  3. Controlling nitrogen oxide emissions

  4. Preventing ozone formation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wet scrubbers use a liquid to remove pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide, from flue gases.

What is the main component of acid rain?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Sulfur dioxide

  3. Nitrogen oxides

  4. Ozone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Acid rain is primarily caused by the presence of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere, which react with water vapor to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid.

Which of the following is a type of air pollution control device that uses a chemical reaction to remove pollutants from flue gases?

  1. Electrostatic precipitator

  2. Catalytic converter

  3. Fabric filter

  4. Wet scrubber


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Catalytic converters use a chemical reaction to convert harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides, into less harmful substances like nitrogen and oxygen.

What is the term for the process of removing nitrogen oxides from flue gases before they are released into the atmosphere?

  1. Desulfurization

  2. Denitrification

  3. Deionization

  4. Dehumidification


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Denitrification is the process of removing nitrogen oxides from flue gases, typically using a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system or a non-selective catalytic reduction (NSCR) system.

Which of the following is a type of air pollution control device that uses a cyclone to remove particulate matter from flue gases?

  1. Electrostatic precipitator

  2. Catalytic converter

  3. Fabric filter

  4. Cyclone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cyclones use centrifugal force to separate particulate matter from flue gases.

What is the primary purpose of a baghouse in air pollution control?

  1. Removing particulate matter from flue gases

  2. Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions

  3. Controlling nitrogen oxide emissions

  4. Preventing ozone formation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baghouses, also known as fabric filters, use a fabric filter to trap particulate matter from flue gases.

Which of the following is a type of air pollution control device that uses a venturi scrubber to remove particulate matter from flue gases?

  1. Electrostatic precipitator

  2. Catalytic converter

  3. Fabric filter

  4. Venturi scrubber


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Venturi scrubbers use a venturi throat to increase the velocity of flue gases and create a pressure drop, which helps to remove particulate matter.

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