AP Environmental Science- Pollution By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which of the following is a primary source of indoor air pollution? a) Vehicle emissions b) Industrial smokestacks c) Pesticide use d) Combustion of solid fuels for cooking and heating 2. Acid rain is primarily caused by the emission of which two pollutants? a) Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide b) Nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide c) Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides d) Particulate matter and volatile organic compounds 3. Which of the following is a major environmental concern associated with the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)? a) Ground-level ozone depletion b) Acidification of lakes and rivers c) Global warming potential d) Destruction of the ozone layer 4. a) Ground-level ozone depletion b) Acidification of lakes and rivers c) Global warming potential d) Destruction of the ozone layer 5. What is the primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies? a) Industrial pollution b) Acid deposition c) Thermal pollution d) Excessive nutrient runoff 6. Which of the following pollutants is responsible for the formation of photochemical smog? a) Carbon monoxide b) Sulfur dioxide c) Nitrogen oxides d) Particulate matter 7. What is the main environmental concern associated with the improper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste)? a) Groundwater contamination b) Soil erosion c) Air pollution d) Loss of biodiversity 8. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an example of which type of pollution? a) Thermal pollution b) Noise pollution c) Light pollution d) Marine pollution 9. Which of the following is a characteristic of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)? a) They have a short atmospheric lifetime b) They are easily biodegradable c) They accumulate in the food chain d) They are primarily of natural origin 10. Which of the following pollutants is a primary contributor to the formation of ground-level ozone? a) Carbon dioxide b) Methane c) Nitrogen oxides d) Sulfur dioxide 11. What is the primary cause of thermal pollution in aquatic ecosystems? a) Release of heated water from power plants b) Discharge of heavy metals from industrial sources c) Runoff of excess nutrients from agricultural fields d) Spills of oil and petroleum products 12. Which of the following air pollutants is a major component of smog in urban areas? a) Carbon monoxide b) Particulate matter c) Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) d) Lead 13. Which of the following is a consequence of oil spills in marine ecosystems? a) Increased biodiversity b) Enhanced fish populations c) Habitat destruction d) Reduced water acidity 14. What is the primary source of indoor water pollution in developing countries? a) Industrial discharges b) Agricultural runoff c) Inadequate sewage treatment d) Oil spills 15. Which of the following is a consequence of soil pollution? a) Enhanced soil fertility b) Increased crop yields c) Groundwater contamination d) Reduced erosion Loading … Posted in Other
