SCIF Air & Noise Pollution Awareness Quiz 2016 : Smart Cities India Foundation

Organization : SCIF Smart Cities India Foundation
Competition Name : Air & Noise Pollution Awareness Quiz 2016
Applicable For : Students of 8,9 and 10 from Bengaluru
Competition Last Date : 20th November 2016

Website : http://www.thescif.in/air-pollution
Enter Now : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRM4s9cyHBc88s8a4QQNr2Js4Xvq31_LsT0xaTAzFaodayCA/viewform?c=0&w=1

Online Quiz For School Student:

This online quiz contest program is aimed to encourage students at understanding the problems of pollution in cities which can be used to guide decisions for preventive action.

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Please read the competition Guidelines before attempting the quiz

Competition Guidelines:
1. The Quiz is for students of 8,9 and 10 from Bengaluru.
3. Participants are allowed to submit only one entry.Multiple entries will lead to disqualification.
4. Last date for submission is 20th November 2016.
5. Entry with the maximum number of correct answers will be adjudjed winner. Top 5 scorers will be awarded prizes worth Rs.500 each
6. The decision of the organizers shall be final.

Questions:
Question-1: Climatic and scientific data reveals that the average temperature of earth has risen by _____ Celsius in the last 30 years. This is because the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased, due to human activity. *
** 0.5
** 2
** 4
** 5

Question-2: Is ozone good or bad for life on earth? *
** Always bad
** Always good
** Good in the upper atmosphere but bad at ground level
** Bad in the upper atmosphere but good at ground level

Question-3: Incomplete burning of petrol or diesel in vehicles creates___________________gas which is very poisonous. *
** Carbon dioxide
** Carbon monoxide
** Methane
** Ozone

Question-4: Particulate matter (PM) in the air can enter the human body, affecting the cardiovascular system as well as other major organs. What is responsible for the largest source of PM pollution in Indian cities?
** Open Burning
** Construction Dust
** Vehicle emissions
** Industries

Question-5: Which of these is not a biological contaminant? *
** Pollen
** Animal dander
** Mold
** Pesticides

Question-6: Taj Mahal is said to be suffering from “Marble Cancer”. What is Marble Cancer? *
** Acidic Rain which corrodes marble
** Large number of Fungus in Taj Mahal marbles
** Yellowing of the marble on account of Soot particles
** Smokes filling the Taj Mahal from adjoining industries

Question-7: The air inside your home can be much more toxic than the air outdoors.People on an average spend 80-90% of their time indoors in a day. The air quality can be improved by (Select Multiple Options).
** Installing Air purifiers
** Proper air circulation and ventilation
** Growing Indoor Plants
** Applying Room Freshners

Question-8: Which of the following is a way you can avoid noise pollution?
** Wear earplugs when you go to concerts or other loud events.
** Avoid listening to music through headphones or headsets at unsafe levels.
** Avoid crackers during Diwali
** People should be made aware that excessive noise beyond certain limits may cause deafness.

Question-9: All of the following are potential health effects associated with noise pollution except *
** Low blood pressure
** Headaches
** Increased anxiety
** Hearing impairment

Question-10: Sound becomes a hazardous noise pollution if its level is above *
** 30 dB
** 80 dB
** 120 dB
** 100 dB

Question-11: How far can air pollution travel from its source? *
** 1 Block
** 1 km
** Across states
** Around the world

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