Acid rain and oil spills and flue gas desulfurization and PH scale
Environmental Awareness Quiz
Test your knowledge on crucial environmental topics including acid rain, oil spills, and flue gas desulfurization! This quiz is designed for learners of all ages who are interested in understanding the impact of pollution on our planet.
Here are some topics covered:
- Acidity and alkalinity
- Pollution sources
- Marine life impacts
- Cleanup methods
What type of pollution causes acid rain?
Nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Methane
Chlorofluorocarbons
What is the pH scale used to measure?
Acidity or alkalinity
Temperature
Pressure
Humidity
What is flue gas desulfurization?
A process that removes sulfur dioxide from emissions
A method of monitoring air quality
A way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions
An energy-saving technique
What is the main cause of ocean acidification?
Increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide
Pollution from factories
Oil spills
Overfishing
What is the maximum value on the pH scale?
14
7
10
4
How can flue gas desulfurization reduce air pollution?
By removing sulfur dioxide from emissions
By trapping pollutants in filters
By converting pollutants into harmless gases
By increasing efficiency of engines
What is the minimum value on the pH scale?
0
1
2
3
What are some effects of acid rain?
Damage to crops and buildings, fish kills, corrosion of metals
Increase in global temperatures
Reduced visibility
Increased ozone levels
What is the most common cause of oil spills?
Tanker accidents
Offshore drilling
Natural disasters
Leaks from pipelines
What is the neutral point on the pH scale?
7
8
9
6
How does ocean acidification affect marine life?
It reduces their ability to build shells and skeletons
It increases their vulnerability to predators
It alters their habitats
It decreases their food supply
What are some methods for cleaning up oil spills?
Booms, skimmers, chemical dispersants, bioremediation
Burning, dredging, containment
Recycling, filtration, evaporation
Drilling, fracking, hydraulic fracturing
How does flue gas desulfurization work?
It uses limestone or other materials to remove sulfur dioxide from emissions
It captures pollutants in filters
It converts pollutants into harmless gases
It increases efficiency of engines
What is the difference between an acid and a base?
Acids have a pH below 7 while bases have a pH above 7
Acids are corrosive while bases are not
Acids react with metals while bases do not
Acids dissolve in water while bases do not
What are some sources of sulfur dioxide emissions?
Power plants, industrial processes, vehicle exhaust
Volcanic eruptions
Agricultural activities
Nuclear power plants
What are some long term effects of oil spills?
Contamination of soil and groundwater, damage to wildlife populations, destruction of coastal habitats
Air pollution
Acid rain
Global warming
What is the purpose of booms in oil spill cleanup?
To contain the oil and prevent it from spreading
To absorb the oil
To break down the oil
To collect the oil
What is the natural pH range of seawater?
8.1 - 8.4
4.0 - 7.0
7.1 - 7.4
5.5 - 6.5
What is bioremediation?
The use of microorganisms to clean up oil spills
The removal of toxic chemicals from water
The burning of fossil fuels
The recycling of plastics
How does acid rain affect aquatic ecosystems?
It increases the acidity of the water, killing fish and other organisms
It increases the temperature of the water
It increases the oxygen content of the water
It increases the salinity of the water
What is the primary pollutant responsible for acid rain?
Sulfur dioxide
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxide
Methane
What is one way to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions?
Use flue gas desulfurization
Install scrubbers
Switch to renewable energy sources
Reduce vehicle traffic
What is the difference between an oil spill and a fuel spill?
Fuel spills contain gasoline or diesel while oil spills contain crude oil
Oil spills are more damaging than fuel spills
Fuel spills occur on land while oil spills occur at sea
Fuel spills are easier to clean up than oil spills
What is the purpose of skimmers in oil spill cleanup?
To skim the oil off the surface of the water
To break down the oil
To absorb the oil
To collect the oil
What is the primary pollutant responsible for ocean acidification?
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxide
Sulfur dioxide
Methane
What are some short term effects of oil spills?
Slick surfaces, fouled beaches, contaminated drinking water
Air pollution
Acid rain
Global warming
What is the purpose of chemical dispersants in oil spill cleanup?
To break down the oil into smaller droplets so they can be dispersed in the water
To contain the oil
To absorb the oil
To collect the oil
What is the effect of increased acidity on aquatic organisms?
It reduces their ability to build shells and skeletons
It increases their vulnerability to predators
It alters their habitats
It decreases their food supply
How can we reduce acid rain?
Reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide
Plant trees
Install scrubbers
Switch to renewable energy sources
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