Environmental Health Hazards Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Methane
Nitrogen
#2

What is the primary source of indoor air pollution in households using solid fuels for cooking?

Cigarette smoke
Pesticides
Carbon monoxide
Particulate matter
#3

Which of the following pollutants is a primary component of smog?

Sulfur dioxide
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Ozone
#4

What is the term used to describe the process by which pollutants are removed from the atmosphere through precipitation?

Condensation
Evaporation
Deforestation
Acid rain
#5

What is the primary cause of depletion of the ozone layer?

Carbon dioxide emissions
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Methane emissions
Nitrous oxide emissions
#6

Which of the following is a potential health effect associated with exposure to air pollution?

Increased blood pressure
Enhanced immunity
Decreased risk of cancer
Improved respiratory function
#7

Which of the following is a potential health effect associated with exposure to asbestos?

Skin rash
Lung cancer
Hypertension
Cataracts
#8

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon when an increase in greenhouse gases leads to trapping more heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

Greenhouse effect
Thermal inversion
Albedo effect
Acid rain
#9

Which of the following is a potential health effect associated with exposure to lead?

Osteoporosis
Hypertension
Diabetes
Cancer
#10

What is the main source of mercury pollution in aquatic ecosystems?

Industrial wastewater
Volcanic eruptions
Agricultural runoff
Coal-fired power plants
#11

What is the primary source of outdoor air pollution in urban areas?

Industrial emissions
Agricultural activities
Household cooking
Wildfires
#12

Which of the following pollutants is a key contributor to the formation of acid rain?

Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Ozone
#13

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of biological hazard?

Bacteria
Viruses
Chemicals
Fungi
#14

Which of the following is a vector-borne disease caused by environmental factors?

Influenza
Malaria
Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
#15

What is the term used to describe the excessive growth of algae due to nutrient pollution?

Eutrophication
Deforestation
Acidification
Desertification
#16

Which of the following is a potential health effect associated with exposure to pesticides?

Improved cognitive function
Reduced risk of cancer
Neurological disorders
Enhanced respiratory function
#17

Which of the following is a potential health effect associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields?

Improved cognitive function
Increased risk of cancer
Enhanced immune response
Reduced blood pressure

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