Wildfire Smoke Course Knowledge Check - Questions 1-4

1.  Wildfire smoke is composed of a mixture of pollutants. Which of the following pollutants is not found in wildfire smoke?
   1. Ozone
   2. Organic compounds
   3. Particle matter
   4. Carbon monoxide

   5. None of the above

      
       

2. Which size particles from wildfire smoke are of greatest health concern?
   1. Large particles (particles > 10 µm in diameter)
   2. Coarse particles (particles between 2.5 µm and 10 µm in diameter; PM10-2.5)

   3. Fine particles (particles ≤ 2.5 µm in diameter; PM2.5)

      
       

3. The health impacts of wildfire smoke are limited to areas around the fire.
   1. True

   2. False

      
       

4. Concentration, duration, and activity level during exposure affect the inhaled dose.
   1. True 
   2. False

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