What Is Air?
This invisible, odorless, tasteless mixture surrounds Earth.
What is air?
Canadians spend approximately this % of their time indoors.
What is 90%?
Carbon monoxide has no smell, taste, or this.
What is color?
Mold is the common word for this type of organism.
What is fungus?
Ventilation is the movement of air into or out of these places.
What are homes or buildings?
Air is mainly made of these two gases.
What are oxygen and nitrogen?
A short term symptom of poor air quality meaning feeling tired.
What is fatigue?
Carbon monoxide is produced when this is burned.
What is fuel?
Mold grows in damp areas caused by leaks, flooding, or this condition.
What is high humidity?
This type of ventilation happens through open windows and doors.
What is natural ventilation?
Tiny particles like dust and pollen are called this.
What are aerosols?
Long-term exposure can increase risk of respiratory disease and this heart-related illness.
What is heart disease?
Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s ability to carry this essential gas.
What is oxygen?
Mold can grow on wood, paper, drywall, fabrics, and this material which preserves heat in a home.
What is insulation?
This type of ventilation uses fans and duct systems.
What is mechanical ventilation?
These particles can contribute to poor air quality (name one).
What is dust, pollen, mold, or carbon monoxide?
Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat are examples of these.
What are short-term effects?
The risk of carbon monoxide exposure is greater during this season.
What is winter?
Mold exposure can worsen this chronic breathing condition.
What is asthma?
Signs of low ventilation include high humidity, mold growth, and lingering these.
What are odors?
Air also contains these minor components in small amounts (besides oxygen and nitrogen).
What are trace gases?
Long-term exposure to indoor pollutants can increase the risk of this serious disease affecting cells.
What is cancer?
Breathing large amounts of carbon monoxide can lead to this dangerous poisoning condition.
What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
Indoor humidity should be kept within this percentage range to prevent mold growth.
What is 30–50%?
Reducing this activity (cars left running) improves outdoor air quality.
What is idling?