Air vocab flashcard

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Symptoms affecting workers in airtight office buildings due to indoor air pollutants.

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Sick building syndrome

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Atmospheric condition where warm air traps cooler air near the surface.

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Temperature Inversion

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Value expressing acidity or alkalinity:

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pH

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Pollutant directly released into the atmosphere by human or natural activity.

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Primary pollutant

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Pollutant formed by reactions with primary pollutants or natural components.

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Secondary pollutant

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Rain, sleet, or snow with high acid concentration due to pollution.

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Acid precipitation

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Sudden runoff of highly acidic water into lakes and streams during spring thaw or post-drought rains.

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Acid shock

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Contamination of the atmosphere by pollutants from human and natural sources.

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Air pollution

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Heat-resistant silicate fibers, flexible & durable, cancer-causing agent.

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Asbestos

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Unit for loudness measurement: ___________

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Decibel