AQS Pollution Sources

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a stationary source of air pollution?

Accepted Answer

Coal-fired power plants

Answer

Cars and buses

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Ships and boats

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Airplanes

Question 2

What is the primary source of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in urban environments?

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicles

Answer

Volcanic eruptions

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Residential heating

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Wind turbines

Question 3

Which pollutant is commonly emitted from agricultural sources?

Accepted Answer

Ammonia

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Carbon monoxide

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Ozone

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Lead

Question 4

Which activity is a significant source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

Accepted Answer

Solvent and paint use

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Natural gas leaks

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Wind erosion

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Water vapor emissions

Question 5

Which sector is the largest contributor to sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions?

Accepted Answer

Electric power plants

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Residential cooking

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Agriculture

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Construction machinery

Question 6

What is a common indoor source of air pollution?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco smoke

Answer

Tree pollen

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Lightning

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Wind-blown dust