Science For Environment Policy's Green Week Quiz 2013
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Test your knowledge of air pollution science and policy with our quiz.
Questions and Answers
- 1.Air pollution and climate change go hand-in-hand in many ways. Which of the following air pollutants also contribute to global warming? (Tick all that apply)
- A.
Black carbon
- B.
Sulphates
- C.
Methane
- 2.Let's get deeper into some scientific studies now... Childhood exposure to mercury can reduce IQ, which can have knock-on effects for the economy. What do you think is the estimated value of reducing mercury emissions for the global economy?
- A.
€100-150 million
- B.
€1.3-1.6 billion
- C.
No net benefits
- 3.Air pollution is known to affect the climate and weather. But which of the following statements is true?
- A.
Aerosol pollution over the North Atlantic ocean worsens droughts in Africa.
- B.
Soot and ozone pollution may be responsible for the expansion of the tropics in the northern hemisphere.
- C.
Both statements are true.
- 4.EU air pollution policies are designed to reduce emissions of harmful pollutants. But how much are nitrogen oxide emissions predicted to change by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, as a result of EU policy?
- A.
Reduce by 25%
- B.
Remain the same
- C.
Reduce by 50%
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