air pollution quiz for children - newham council
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Q1. What is air pollution?
A. Something that smells bad
B. Black smoke coming out of a chimney
C. A substance that is introduced into the air and which has harmful or poisonous effects
Q2. Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?
A. Respiratory problems
B. Reduced food sources for humans
C. Decrease in global temperatures
Health Concerns
Q3. What is the approximate level of air pollution where you live?
A. Good
B. Neither good or bad
C. Exceeds the recommended limit set for the protection of human health
Q5. Which is the natural source of air pollution?
C. Volcanos, lighting and wild fires
B. Paints and fertilisers
A. Livestock
Q6. What is a Particulate Matter (PM)?
C. Air pollutant but not harmful to human health
B. Dust like air pollutant
A. Poison for pests
Q7. What is the difference between PM10 and PM2.5
A. PM2.5 is more dangerous to human health
B. PM10 is more dangerous to human health
C. There is no difference
Q8. Why children are more affected by outside air pollution?
A. Because children spend more time outside
B. Because children eat less vegetables
C. Because children have smaller lungs
Q9. What is one of the ways people can reduce air pollution?
A. Create major forest fires
B. Use less energy, walk and ride bikes
C. Eat more meat to absorb the toxins
Q10. How can you protect yourself from air pollution outside?
B. Use quieter streets on your way to / from school
A. Spend less time outside
Q11. How can you protect yourself from air pollution at home?
B. Keep your windows closed at all times
A. Ventilate your home by opening windows and using extractor fans when cooking or using cleaning products. Close windows near busy roads during rush hours