Question

match each pollutant with its health effect.
match\tterm\tdefinition
\tcarbon dioxide\ta) irritate lungs, dizziness; seizures, or death
\tnitrogen oxides\tb) dizziness, fatigue, headache, disorientation, shortness of breath
\tvolatile organic compounds\tc) inflammation and irritation of the respiratory system
\tsulfur oxides\td) causes eye, nose, and throat irritation or cancer

Explanation:

• Carbon dioxide: Exposure to high levels can cause dizziness, fatigue, headache, disorientation, and shortness of breath (matches B).
• Nitrogen oxides: These pollutants can irritate the lungs, and in severe cases, lead to dizziness, seizures, or death (matches A).
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): VOCs can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation and are also linked to cancer (matches D).
• Sulfur oxides: They cause inflammation and irritation of the respiratory system (matches C).

Answer:

• Carbon dioxide: B) Dizziness, fatigue, headache, disorientation, shortness of breath
• Nitrogen oxides: A) Irritate lungs, dizziness; seizures, or death
• Volatile organic compounds: D) Causes eye, nose, and throat irritation or cancer
• Sulfur oxides: C) Inflammation and irritation of the respiratory system