Air quality refers to the state of the air around us. Good air quality means that the air is clean and clear. Clean air is crucial for maintaining the balance and integrity of life on this earth. Low air quality is responsible for many deaths. If you would like to understand more about air quality, try this quiz.
Hydrocarbons
Nitrogen oxides
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
All of the above
Global warming
Smog
Ozone hole in the atmosphere
Acid rain
Beneficial at high altitudes
Harmful at low altitudes
Both of the above
Neither of the above
City buses
Passenger cars and light trucks
Over-the-road trucks
Power plants
10
25
200
2000
None of the above
Also known as air toxics
Are known or suspected causes of serious health problems
Are known or suspected causes of serious environmental damage
All of the above
PM 1
PM 2.5
PM 10
PM 100
Lung inflammation
Worsening of asthma
Coughing during exercise
Obesity
Increased respiratory illnesses in children
Greater use of public transportation
Greater use of private cars
Use of leaded gasoline
Frequent flossing
"Cap" is self adjusting - no problem if inaccurate
Cost Effective
Not efficient - takes a lot of initial management
Hot spots
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