Burning Questions: Woodsmoke Reduction Quiz

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1. Which of the following is the main pollutant of concern in wood smoke that affects health and air quality?* This field is required.

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

Nitrogen (N₂)

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Correct Answer: Fine Particulate Matter (PM_2.5)

Wood smoke contains many pollutants, but fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is the greatest concern.

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Wood smoke contains many pollutants, but fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) is the greatest concern.

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2. True or False: Wood smoke drifts across the neighborhood, impacting everyone — not only those who burn it.* This field is required.

True

False

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Correct Answer: True

Smoke from only a handful of wood stoves can affect a whole neighbourhood.

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Smoke from only a handful of wood stoves can affect a whole neighbourhood.

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3. Which group of people is most vulnerable to the health effects of wood smoke?* This field is required.

Healthy young adults

Infants and children

People who exercise regularly

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Correct Answer: Infants and children

Infants and children, along with elderly people and people with preexisting health conditions, are most vulnerable to air pollution.

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Infants and children, along with elderly people and people with preexisting health conditions, are most vulnerable to air pollution.

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4. True or False: PM2.5 are coarse particles that cannot get deep into your lungs when you breathe.* This field is required.

True

False

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Correct Answer: False

PM_2.5 are tiny particles that can get deep into your lungs when you breathe.

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PM_2.5 are tiny particles that can get deep into your lungs when you breathe.

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5. Which of the following appliances produces the least air pollution at home?* This field is required.

Old uncertified wood stove

Pellet stove

Heat pump

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Correct Answer: Heat pump

Heat pumps cause no local emissions of air pollutants, although some pollution may be associated with generating the electricity.

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Heat pumps cause no local emissions of air pollutants, although some pollution may be associated with generating the electricity.

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6. True or False: Long-term exposure to wood smoke can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke and may raise blood pressure, particularly in individuals with existing risk factors for heart disease.* This field is required.

True

False

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Correct Answer: True

Long‑term exposure to wood smoke increases cardiovascular risk because the fine particulate matter in the smoke can enter the lungs and bloodstream, triggering inflammation and stressing the heart.

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Long‑term exposure to wood smoke increases cardiovascular risk because the fine particulate matter in the smoke can enter the lungs and bloodstream, triggering inflammation and stressing the heart.

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7. Which of the following practices is emphasized for cleaner, more efficient wood burning and featured in the two videos?* This field is required.

Use painted or pressure-treated wood to make the fire burn brighter

Use wet kindling to start your fire

Always ensure your firewood is dry and seasoned

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Correct Answer: Always ensure your firewood is dry and seasoned.

Using dry, seasoned firewood is important because it burns hotter, cleaner, and far more efficiently than wet or freshly cut wood. To maintain clean-burning practices, it’s also important to use dry kindling to start your fire and never burn painted or pressure‑treated wood, as these materials release toxic chemicals when burned.

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Using dry, seasoned firewood is important because it burns hotter, cleaner, and far more efficiently than wet or freshly cut wood. To maintain clean-burning practices, it’s also important to use dry kindling to start your fire and never burn painted or pressure‑treated wood, as these materials release toxic chemicals when burned.

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8. True or False: An annual inspection helps ensure your wood stove is operating safely and efficiently. At the same time, have your chimney inspected and cleaned if needed.* This field is required.

True

False

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Correct Answer: True

An annual inspection helps make sure your wood stove is safe and working properly. Checking and cleaning the chimney when needed keeps smoke moving out of the house, lowers the chance of a chimney fire, and helps the stove burn better.

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An annual inspection helps make sure your wood stove is safe and working properly. Checking and cleaning the chimney when needed keeps smoke moving out of the house, lowers the chance of a chimney fire, and helps the stove burn better.

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9. What is one effective way to protect yourself when outdoor air is smoky from wood burning?* This field is required.

Close windows and use a HEPA air cleaner indoors

Jog outdoors to get used to it

Burn incense indoors for fresh air

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Correct Answer: Close windows and use a HEPA air cleaner indoors.

Keeping windows closed and using a HEPA air cleaner reduces the amount of harmful particles in the air and helps keep indoor air safer.

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Keeping windows closed and using a HEPA air cleaner reduces the amount of harmful particles in the air and helps keep indoor air safer.

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10. True or False: If you suspect the burning of prohibited materials, you can contact BC’s Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line toll‑free at 1‑877‑952‑7277. Residents of Metro Vancouver may also submit a complaint through Metro Vancouver’s Make an Air Quality Complaint website or by calling 604‑436‑6777.* This field is required.

True

False

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Correct Answer: True

If you see or suspect illegal burning, you should report it to the appropriate authorities so they can look into it.

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If you see or suspect illegal burning, you should report it to the appropriate authorities so they can look into it.

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