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AQM Module 1 - University Questions

The document contains a series of questions related to air pollution, its sources, effects, and historical episodes. It includes definitions, classifications, and health impacts of various air pollutants, as well as specific case studies like the London Smog and Bhopal gas tragedy. The questions are structured into two parts, with Part A focusing on definitions and sources, and Part B delving deeper into health effects and historical context.

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AQM Module 1 - University Questions

The document contains a series of questions related to air pollution, its sources, effects, and historical episodes. It includes definitions, classifications, and health impacts of various air pollutants, as well as specific case studies like the London Smog and Bhopal gas tragedy. The questions are structured into two parts, with Part A focusing on definitions and sources, and Part B delving deeper into health effects and historical context.

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UNIVERSITY QUESTIONS

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CET464-MODULE I
PART A (3 MARKS)
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• What is greenhouse effect and how does it contribute to climate change?
• Define air pollution and identify the major sources of air pollution.
• What is air pollution?
• Name three sources of indoor air pollutants.
• Distinguish between primary and secondary air pollutants.
• Enlist criteria air pollutants?
• Distinguish between point source and line source of air pollution.
• List any three major sources of air pollutants.
• Define air pollution. What are the primary and secondary pollutants?
• Distinguish between natural and man-made sources of air pollution.
PART B (14 MARKS)
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1. a) Explain the criteria pollutants and their sources. (8)


b) Describe the health effects of exposure to ozone and sulphur dioxide. (6)
2. a) Explain the history of air pollution episodes and their impact on public health and the
environment (14)

3. a) Explain Pasquill's stability classes? (7)


b) Give a classification of the different types of air pollutants based on different criteria
with suitable examples (7)
4. a) Explain major air pollution episodes (14)
5. a) Define air pollution. Discuss any three classification of air pollutants. (8)
b) Discuss the London Smog episode with special reference to its cause, atmospheric
conditions and its impacts. (6)
6. a) Enlist any six major air pollution episodes and explain the background and impacts of
any three of them. (14)
7. a) Discuss any three classification of air pollution with examples. (9)
b) How is Bhopal gas tragedy important in the history of air pollution incidents? (5)
8. a) Enlist any four major air pollution episodes and compare the causes and effects of any
three of them. (14)
9. a) Discuss any four major air pollution episodes. (14)
10. a) List the criteria pollutants. Also explain their sources and effects. (14)
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