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Chapter 11: Environmental Chemistry-Air + Ch 12

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1. Waseem is studying water scarcity in Pakistan. He knows that population growth is a contributing factor. How does population growth lead to water scarcity?

A By reducing the need for water
B By increasing water demand and reducing per capita availability
C By increasing rainfall
D By purifying water

2. Which gas is NOT a greenhouse gas?

A Carbon dioxide
B Methane
C Nitrous oxide
D Nitrogen

3. Which of the following is a biological water pollutant?

A Heavy metals
B Detergents
C Bacteria
D Fertilizers

4. Julia is studying waterborne diseases. She knows that dysentery is a waterborne disease. What is a symptom of dysentery?

A Skin rash
B Severe diarrhea with blood
C Cough
D Headache

5. Lara is learning about chlorination of water. She knows that chlorine is added to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the purpose of chlorination?

A To add taste to water
B To disinfect water and kill pathogens
C To remove all minerals
D To increase the pH of water

6. Which of the following is a natural source of air pollution?

A Factories
B Vehicles
C Volcanoes
D Power plants

7. George is studying strategies to reduce environmental problems. He learns that moving to a low-carbon economy is important. What is a low-carbon economy?

A An economy that uses only coal
B An economy that minimizes carbon emissions
C An economy that relies on oil
D An economy that uses no energy

8. Which metal is commonly found as a toxic water pollutant?

A Iron
B Copper
C Mercury
D Calcium

9. Ethan is studying the effects of acid rain. He learns that acid rain can damage aquatic ecosystems. How does acid rain affect aquatic life?

A It increases oxygen levels
B It lowers the pH of water, harming fish and other organisms
C It increases temperature
D It adds nutrients

10. Which health problem is caused by increased UV radiation?

A Malaria
B Skin cancer
C Tuberculosis
D Cholera

11. The approximate percentage of oxygen in air is:

A 78%
B 21%
C 1%
D 0.03%

12. Which activity increases water pollution?

A Water treatment
B Industrial waste discharge
C Recycling
D Rainfall

13. Which parameter indicates the clarity of water?

A pH
B Turbidity
C Hardness
D Conductivity

14. Mohamed is studying catalytic converters. He learns that catalytic converters are used in vehicles to reduce pollution. What do catalytic converters do?

A Convert CO2 to O2
B Convert harmful gases like CO and NOx into less harmful gases
C Increase fuel efficiency
D Remove particulate matter

15. Oliver is studying water pollution. He knows that household wastes can pollute water. Which of the following is a household waste that can pollute water?

A Recyclable paper
B Cooking oil and fats
C Cardboard boxes
D Glass bottles

16. Bongani is learning about indoor pollution. He understands that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air. Which of the following is a source of indoor air pollution?

A Outdoor traffic
B Cooking with biomass fuels
C Industrial emissions
D Volcanoes

17. Tina is learning about strategies to solve acid rain. She understands that acid rain can be mitigated by reducing emissions. Which of the following is a strategy to reduce acid rain?

A Increasing the use of coal
B Using catalytic converters in vehicles
C Burning more fossil fuels
D Reducing the use of renewable energy

18. Paula is studying acid rain. She learns that acid rain can corrode metals. Which metal is particularly susceptible to corrosion by acid rain?

A Gold
B Iron
C Aluminum
D Copper

19. Which of the following is a safe drinking water indicator?

A High turbidity
B Neutral pH
C High hardness
D Presence of bacteria

20. Excess fertilizers in water bodies cause:

A Eutrophication
B Evaporation
C Condensation
D Distillation

21. Victor is studying the effects of fertilizers on water. He knows that nitrates from fertilizers can cause health problems. What is a health risk associated with high nitrate levels in water?

A Skin irritation
B Methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome)
C Respiratory problems
D Hair loss

22. Fatima is studying the benefits of natural substances found in water. She knows that some minerals are beneficial for health. Which of the following is a benefit of natural substances in water?

A They can cause waterborne diseases
B They provide essential minerals like calcium and magnesium
C They increase water pollution
D They make water unfit for drinking

23. Julia is learning about global warming. She understands that global warming is caused by the greenhouse effect. Which gas is the main contributor to the greenhouse effect?

A Oxygen
B Nitrogen
C Carbon dioxide
D Argon

24. Which gas is released during respiration?

A Oxygen
B Nitrogen
C Carbon dioxide
D Ozone

25. David is studying the treatment of domestic water. He knows that raw water treatment involves several steps. What is the first step in the treatment of raw water?

A Filtration
B Chlorination
C Sedimentation
D Coagulation

26. Chloe is studying sulfur oxides. She learns that sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a major air pollutant. What is the main source of sulfur dioxide emissions?

A Forest fires
B Burning of coal and oil
C Volcanic eruptions
D Plant respiration

27. Temporary hardness of water is caused by:

A Chlorides of calcium
B Sulphates of magnesium
C Bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium
D Nitrates of sodium

28. Dissolved oxygen in water is essential for:

A Humans
B Plants only
C Aquatic life
D Industries

29. Which of the following causes depletion of ozone layer?

A Carbon dioxide
B Methane
C Chlorofluorocarbons
D Oxygen

30. Hard water does not form lather easily with:

A Detergent
B Soap
C Shampoo
D Bleach

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