1 Air pollution deaths related to a four day long temperature inversion in London, England in December of 1952 resulted in an estimated __________ deaths.A) 3,000 B) 6,000 C) 9,000 D) 12,000 2 Since increased numbers of women began smoking about 50 years ago, lung cancer rates in women haveA) remained the same. B) increased slightly. C) doubled. D) increased by 600 percent. 3 Anthropogenic meansA) safe. B) dangerous. C) produced by humans. D) produced by natural causes. 4 Which of the following is colorless, odorless, and highly toxic?A) carbon dioxide B) carbon monoxide C) nitrogen oxides D) all of the above 5 Aesthetic degradation may not be life-threatening but it is unpleasant and includesA) noise. B) odors. C) light pollution. D) all of the above. 6 Substance(s) that qualify to be called particulate air pollutants includeA) smoke. B) ash. C) dust. D) all of the above. 7 Unconventional (noncriteria) pollutants are characterized by all of the following EXCEPTA) they have anthropogenic sources. B) they are considered particularly toxic or dangerous. C) they are not yet regulated by the EPA. D) they include mercury and organic compounds. 8 Emissions of all of the following have gone down in the last 40 years EXCEPT forA) carbon monoxide. B) lead. C) particulate matter. D) sulfur dioxide. 9 The result of reduced concentrations of ozone in the stratosphere includeA) a substantial increased concentration of greenhouse gases. B) a notable increase in ground temperatures in the tropics. C) an increase in the amount of UV radiation reaching the ground. D) all of the above. 10 Effects of air pollution includeA) increased incidence of heart attacks, cancer, and respiratory diseases in humans. B) disruption of aquatic food chains and fish reproduction. C) death of forests. D) all of the above. 11 Life expectancy for people in U.S. cities with the dirtiest air is significantly lower than for those with cleaner air.A) TRUE B) FALSE 12 Nitrogen oxides interact with water vapor in the atmosphere to produce acid rain.A) TRUE B) FALSE 13 Some hazardous air pollutants are known carcinogens.A) TRUE B) FALSE 14 The single most important air pollutant in terms of human health is cigarette smoke.A) TRUE B) FALSE 15 Smoking causes the premature death of more people through heart attacks than through lung cancer.A) TRUE B) FALSE 16 MercuryA) is a neurotoxin. B) is commonly detected in freshwater fish. C) is a common emission from power plants. D) All of the above. 17 Over the past 40 years, air quality has gotten substantially worse in many of the major cities of North America.A) TRUE B) FALSE 18 Since the 1986 ban on leaded gasoline in the United States, ____.A) There have been no appreciable improvements as a result of this legislation. B) childrens average blood lead levels have dropped and average IQs have risen. C) childrens blood lead levels have continued to rise, calling into question the effectiveness of the legislation. D) none of the above. 19 Most air pollution in the world is associated withA) agriculture B) transportation and energy production C) nuclear power plants D) None of the above 20 Air pollution is responsible forA) Destroying forests B) Acidifying lakes and killing or diminishing fish populations C) Destroying or dissolving monuments around the world D) 2 and 3 are correct E) All of the above are correct