Question

which of these is a direct consequence of air pollution on human health?

a. asthma

b. bioremediation

c. damaged hearing

d. high blood pressure

Explanation:

• Option A: Air pollution, especially with pollutants like particulate matter and pollutants that irritate airways, can trigger or worsen asthma, which is a respiratory condition related to air quality affecting human health.
• Option B: Bioremediation is a process to clean pollution (not a health consequence).
• Option C: Damaged hearing is related to noise pollution or other non - air - pollution related factors, not air pollution.
• Option D: High blood pressure is more related to factors like diet, stress, genetics, and lifestyle rather than direct air pollution.

Answer:

A. Asthma