module50REVIEW

In this module, we have seen that indoor air pollution is a problem around the world, but that its manifestations in the developing and the developed worlds differ. Carbon monoxide from combustion for cooking is the biggest problem in the developing world. In the developed world, houses sealed up for greater energy efficiency are often the causes of exposure to radon, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds for people who spend substantial amounts of time indoors.

Module 50 AP® Review Questions

Question 1

1. What percentage of worldwide deaths due to indoor air pollution occurs in developing nations?

  1. 30 percent

  2. 50 percent

  3. 60 percent

  4. 70 percent

  5. 90 percent

Question 2

2. Which outdoor air pollutant is also a significant indoor air pollutant?

  1. Sulfur dioxide

  2. Nitrogen oxides

  3. Carbon monoxide

  4. Lead

  5. Ozone

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Question 3

3. The primary source of radon is

  1. electronics.

  2. indoor fires.

  3. household chemical fumes.

  4. rocks and soils.

  5. construction materials.

Question 4

4. Sick building syndrome

  1. occurs most often in old buildings.

  2. is a primary cause of lung cancer.

  3. is a result of off-gassing.

  4. can be prevented by renovations.

  5. occurs most often in wet tropical areas.

Question 5

5. Asbestos

  1. is used for insulation.

  2. can be easily removed and treated.

  3. can be a problem in new construction.

  4. causes skin irritation, nausea, and fatigue.

  5. is commonly used in furniture.