Fri. Jan 10th, 2025

Global Warming and Change in Atmospheric Chemistry

  1. What are the two major types of air pollution based on the types of pollutants?

    Options:
    1. Gas and particle pollution
    2. Industrial and urban pollution
    3. Thermal and rural pollution
    4. Nuclear and automobile pollution

    Option: A

  2. Which of the following is NOT a source of air pollution?

    Options:
    1. Automobiles
    2. Factories
    3. Agricultural fields
    4. Schools

    Option: C

  3. What is the expected increase in atmospheric temperature with a doubling of carbon dioxide?

    Options:
    1. 1-5 C
    2. 3.0 C
    3. 1.0 C
    4. 2.5 C

    Option: B

  4. How much has the atmospheric content of carbon dioxide risen since the industrial revolution according to Hoffman and Wells (1987)?

    Options:
    1. 25%
    2. 50%
    3. 75%
    4. 100%

    Option: A

  5. How does atmospheric carbon dioxide allow solar radiation to pass through the atmosphere?

    Options:
    1. It reflects it.
    2. It absorbs it.
    3. It scatters it.
    4. It is transparent to it.

    Option: D

  6. How does atmospheric carbon dioxide affect outgoing longwave terrestrial radiation?

    Options:
    1. It reflects it.
    2. It absorbs it.
    3. It scatters it.
    4. It traps it.

    Option: D

  7. What is the source of the increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide?

    Options:
    1. Natural causes
    2. Volcanic eruptions
    3. Human activity
    4. Solar activity

    Option: C

  8. What are the far-reaching effects of the increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide?

    Options:
    1. No effects
    2. Effects on global climate through gradual rise in temperature and changes in weather patterns
    3. Effects on local climate only
    4. Effects on plant growth

    Option: B

  9. Which of the following is NOT an important air pollutant?

    Options:
    1. Nitrogen oxides
    2. Carbon dioxide
    3. Sulfur dioxide
    4. Methane

    Option: B

  10. What are the main sources of man-originated nitrogen oxides?

    Options:
    1. Forest fires and volcanic eruptions
    2. Industrial factories and automobiles
    3. Agricultural activities and waste management
    4. Mining activities and construction

    Option: B

  11. What is the estimated amount of nitrogen dioxide produced per ton of coal burned?

    Options:
    1. Between 1 to 5 kilograms
    2. Between 5 to 10 kilograms
    3. Between 10 to 15 kilograms
    4. Between 15 to 20 kilograms

    Option: B

  12. How much nitrogen dioxide is released per ton of diesel and petroleum consumed by transport vehicles?

    Options:
    1. 10 to 15 kilograms
    2. 15 to 20 kilograms
    3. 20 to 25 kilograms
    4. 25 to 30 kilograms

    Option: D

  13. What diseases can high concentration of nitric oxide cause in human bodies?

    Options:
    1. Kidney failure and liver disease
    2. Skin cancer and lung cancer
    3. Arthritis and diabetes
    4. Malaria and dengue fever

    Option: B

  14. How much reduction in ozone concentration is expected due to nitrogen oxides released from large fleets of supersonic jet aircraft?

    Options:
    1. 10%
    2. 20%
    3. 30%
    4. 40%

    Option: C

  15. How many additional cases of skin cancer in the USA alone can be caused by a 5% reduction in ozone concentration?

    Options:
    1. Between 2,000 to 6,000
    2. Between 20,000 to 60,000
    3. Between 200,000 to 600,000
    4. Between 2 million to 6 million

    Option: B

  16. What is the most widespread and serious domestic air pollutant in developing countries?

    Options:
    1. Carbon dioxide
    2. Kitchen smoke
    3. Sulphur dioxide
    4. Carbon monoxide

    Option: B

  17. Which areas are most affected by kitchen smoke pollution in developing countries?

    Options:
    1. Urban areas with high-rise buildings
    2. Coastal areas with heavy industrialization
    3. Rural areas and slums in urban areas
    4. Areas near forests with a lot of green cover

    Option: C

  18. What fuels are commonly burned in rural Indian kitchens?

    Options:
    1. LPG and electricity
    2. Diesel and petrol
    3. Wood, twigs, coal, cow dung cakes, and kerosene oil
    4. Natural gas and biogas

    Option: C

  19. What are the common pollutant gases emitted from domestic burning of fuels such as coal, kerosene oil, firewood, and cow dung cakes?

    Options:
    1. Carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide
    2. Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
    3. Carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide
    4. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulphur dioxide

    Option: D

  20. What health problems can arise from exposure to polluted air caused by incomplete combustion of fuels in kitchens?

    Options:
    1. Eye diseases and suffocation
    2. Skin rashes and allergies
    3. Digestive problems and food poisoning
    4. Joint pain and arthritis

    Option: A