Air Pollution -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Air Pollution”:

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Question 1: What is the primary source of carbon monoxide (CO) in urban areas?

(a) Industrial emissions
(b) Volcanic activity
(c) Vehicular exhaust
(d) Deforestation

Question 2: Which air pollutant is a major component of photochemical smog?

(a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(b) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
(c) Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
(d) Methane (CH4)

Question 3: Particulate matter (PM) pollution refers to:

(a) Gaseous pollutants in the atmosphere
(b) Radioactive emissions from nuclear reactors
(c) Solid particles suspended in the air
(d) Acid rain formation

Question 4: Acid rain is primarily caused by the emissions of:

(a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(b) Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2)
(c) Methane (CH4)
(d) Ozone (O3)

Question 5: The 'ozone hole' is primarily associated with the depletion of ozone in which atmospheric layer?

(a) Troposphere
(b) Mesosphere
(c) Stratosphere
(d) Exosphere

Question 6: Ground-level ozone is formed by the reaction of:

(a) Carbon monoxide (CO) and methane (CH4)
(b) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2)
(c) Oxygen (O2) and water vapor (H2O)
(d) Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Question 7: Which of the following indoor air pollutants is often associated with inadequate ventilation and can cause health problems?

(a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(b) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
(c) Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
(d) Methane (CH4)

Question 8: The 'brown haze' that is often seen over densely populated urban areas is known as:

(a) Acid rain
(b) Photochemical smog
(c) Ozone depletion
(d) Greenhouse effect

Question 9: Which pollutant is responsible for 'black lung disease' among coal miners?

(a) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(b) Radon gas (Rn)
(c) Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
(d) Particulate matter (PM)

Question 10: What is the main source of indoor air pollution from burning fossil fuels indoors for heating and cooking?

(a) Industrial emissions
(b) Agricultural activities
(c) Motor vehicle exhaust
(d) Solid fuel combustion