Practice AP Environmental Science questions on indoor air pollutants from combustion, natural sources, building materials, and household products.
In many parts of the world, biomass like peat, wood, and animal waste is burned indoors for cooking and home heating. Combustion of these fuels releases harmful household air pollutants that pose a health threat to billions of people, mostly in less developed countries.
Choose TWO of the three common indoor air pollutants (asbestos, radon, mold) listed above and complete the following table.
Identify a source for each indoor air pollutant.
(2 points; 1 point for correct identification of a source of each indoor air pollutant chosen)