Air Pollution 1

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What does an air quality index (AQI) of 30 indicate?

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It is safe for everyone to go outside.

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What is a mixture of smoke, fog, and chemicals in the air called?

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Smog.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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If the air quality index is 155, should a person with asthma go outside for long periods?

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No.

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

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Sulfur oxides.

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How can smog be dangerous?

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It can make it hard for people to breathe.

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What is air pollution?

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The presence of harmful substances in the air.

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Name a common source of air pollution.

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Vehicle emissions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are particulate matter (PM) pollutants?

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Tiny particles in the air that can harm health.

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What is the primary gas responsible for global warming?

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Carbon dioxide.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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What is the effect of acid rain?

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It can damage buildings, forests, and aquatic ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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