Air Pollution - Introduction

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This quiz will test on the general knowledge of air.

Air Pollution Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    Air pollution can be divided in to __ types

    Explanation
    Air pollution can be divided into 2 types:
    The release of particles into the air from combustion of fuel (e.g. Diesel smoke, soot, etc.)
    Also referred to as “black carbon” pollution

    The release of noxious gases
    Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, etc.

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  • 3. 

    Name some Air Pollutants

    • Sodium hydroxide, ozone, carbon monoxide

    • Methane, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides

    • CFCs, calcium oxide, oxygen

    Correct Answer
    A. Methane, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides
    Explanation
    The given answer correctly lists methane, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides as air pollutants. Methane is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Sulfur dioxide is released from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes, leading to acid rain and respiratory issues. Nitrogen oxides are produced from vehicle emissions and industrial combustion, causing smog and respiratory problems. These pollutants have significant environmental and health impacts, making it important to monitor and reduce their emissions.

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  • 4. 

    How many layers can the Earth's Atmosphere be divided into?

    • 5

    • 4

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    From the bottom:
    Troposphere
    Stratosphere
    Mesosphere
    Thermosphere
    Exosphere

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  • 5. 

    What are the three major gases found in air?

    • Methane, oxygen, carbon dioxide

    • Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide

    • Oxygen, argon, nitrogen

    Correct Answer
    A. Oxygen, argon, nitrogen
    Explanation
    Nitrogen - 78%
    Oxygen - 21%
    Argon - 0.9%

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