Air Pollution

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What does CFC stand for?

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Chlorofluorocarbons

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Name two ways people can reduce air pollution.

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Burn less fossil fuels / walk and ride bikes

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What does the Clean Air Act regulate?

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Vehicle emissions

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What is the biggest single cause of air pollution?

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Forest Fires

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What is produced when fuels containing sulfur are burned in the presence of oxygen?

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Sulfur dioxide

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What are the primary sources of air pollution?

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Vehicle emissions, industrial discharges, burning fossil fuels, and natural sources like wildfires.

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What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in air quality management?

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The EPA sets and enforces air quality standards to protect public health and the environment.

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What is smog and how is it formed?

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Smog is a type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, formed when pollutants react with sunlight.

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What are particulate matter (PM) and its effects on health?

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Particulate matter consists of tiny particles in the air that can cause respiratory issues and other health problems.

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What is the significance of the ozone layer in relation to air pollution?

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The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation, and its depletion is a result of air pollutants like CFCs.