Air Pollution (Grade 8)
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Air Pollution
1.
Air pollution can be caused by
- chemicals.
- burning fossil fuels or trash.
- dust.
- all of the above
2.
Most air pollution is caused by
- dust and pollen.
- acid rain.
- erupting volcanoes.
- the burning of fossil fuels.
3.
Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant of air?
- car exhaust
- acid precipitation
- smoke from a factory
- fumes from burning plastic
4.
Which of the following factors contribute to smog problems?
- mountains surrounding urban areas
- lots of sunlight
- high numbers of automobiles
- all of the above
5.
By which exposure route does smog most negatively affect a person’s body?
- eating
- drinking
- breathing
- skin contact
6.
Which of the actions below is something we can do that will most directly reduce smog concentrations?
- drink bottled water
- compost organic waste
- use public transportation
- recycle plastic containers
7.
What is one major way humans pollute the air?
- by using fertilizers on crops
- by releasing carbon dioxide from plants
- by burning fossil fuels to produce energy
- by destroying producers in colder climates
8.
Which of these could help to reduce air pollution?
- recycling
- mining
- burning fossil fuels
- driving a car
9.
Which type of scientist studies the impact of air pollution on long term changes in Earth's atmosphere?

- geologist
- astronomer
- climatologist
- meteorologist
10.
The Air Quality Index indicates air pollution levels as shown below:
0 - 50 Good
51 - 100 Moderate
101 - 150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151 - 200 Unhealthy
201 - 300 Very Unhealthy
The weather report states an air quality index of 110. Which recommendation would be best for children with asthma on this day?
0 - 50 Good
51 - 100 Moderate
101 - 150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151 - 200 Unhealthy
201 - 300 Very Unhealthy
The weather report states an air quality index of 110. Which recommendation would be best for children with asthma on this day?
- play outside as long as they want
- limit the amount of time they are outside
- do not go outside under any circumstances
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