Air, its composition, and pollution MCQs in Everyday ScienceBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 15, 2025 15 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/15 Subscribe 1. : What are the main components of Earth’s atmosphere? (A) Oxygen and carbon dioxide (B) Nitrogen and oxygen (C) Hydrogen and helium (D) Argon and neon 2. : What is the approximate percentage of nitrogen in Earth’s atmosphere? (A) 21% (B) 78% (C) 50% (D) 10% 3. : Which gas is the most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere? (A) Oxygen (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Nitrogen (D) Argon 4. : What is the term for the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases? (A) Ozone depletion (B) Acid rain (C) Global warming (D) Urban heat island 5. : What is the primary source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? (A) Volcanic eruptions (B) Respiration by plants (C) Combustion of fossil fuels (D) Oceanic evaporation 6. : Which gas in the atmosphere is responsible for the formation of acid rain? (A) Methane (B) Nitrogen dioxide (C) Carbon monoxide (D) Ozone 7. : What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer? (A) Troposphere (B) Stratosphere (C) Mesosphere (D) Thermosphere 8. : Which of the following is a greenhouse gas? (A) Nitrogen (B) Argon (C) Carbon dioxide (D) Neon 9. : What is the primary cause of the thinning of the ozone layer? (A) Increased nitrogen levels (B) CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) (C) Methane emissions (D) High levels of oxygen 10. : What is the term for a mixture of air pollutants that reduces visibility? (A) Smog (B) Fog (C) Mist (D) Haze 11. : Which gas is commonly used in refrigeration and is known to contribute to ozone depletion? (A) Nitrogen (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (D) Hydrogen 12. : What is the term for the phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures than their rural surroundings? (A) Greenhouse effect (B) Urban heat island effect (C) Temperature inversion (D) Thermal pollution 13. : Which pollutant is primarily produced by motor vehicles and contributes to air pollution? (A) Sulfur dioxide (B) Nitrogen oxides (C) Carbon dioxide (D) Ozone 14. : What is the term for the harmful effects of pollutants on human health and the environment? (A) Environmental degradation (B) Air quality (C) Pollution (D) Greenhouse effect 15. : Which of the following pollutants is a major contributor to respiratory problems in humans? (A) Ozone (B) Methane (C) Nitrogen oxides (D) Carbon dioxide Related Posts:Human body systems and health (e.g., digestion, respiration, circulation) MCQs in Everyday Science [General] MCQs in Everyday Science [General]Scientific method and its application MCQs in Everyday ScienceWater and its properties MCQs in Everyday ScienceChemical reactions and everyday examples (e.g., cooking, rusting) MCQs in Everyday ScienceLaws of motion and their everyday applications MCQs in Everyday ScienceLight, optics, and everyday phenomena rainbows, vision) MCQs in Everyday Science