Air Pollution Vocab. Flashcard

Front

Molecule of oxygen with 3 atoms

Back

ozone

Front

Standardized indicator for daily air quality, calculated for five major pollutants.

Back

air quality index

Front

Tiny solid and liquid particles in the atmosphere.

Back

aerosols

Front

Pollutant emitted directly from a source.

Back

primary pollutant

Front

Pollutant formed by reactions among primary pollutants.

Back

secondary pollutant

Front

Colorless, corrosive gas from burning sulfur fuels (coal, oil).

Back

sulfur dioxide

Front

Gases from high-temp fuel combustion when nitrogen reacts with oxygen. Main sources: vehicles, power plants.

Back

nitrogen oxide

Front

Chemical reaction in the atmosphere triggered by sunlight, often yielding a secondary pollutant.

Back

photochemical reactions

Front

Air pollution in urban and industrial areas is called

Back

smog

Front

Dangerous substance that accumulates in blood, bones, and tissues, impairing organ function. Major past contributor: automotive sources.

Back

lead