Air Pollution

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What does AQI stand for?

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Air Quality Index.

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What color indicates good air quality according to the AQI?

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Green.

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Which of the following does NOT intensify air pollution: cars, factories, population, or wind?

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Wind.

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Why are scientists concerned about greenhouse gases?

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They contribute to global warming.

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What do greenhouse gases cause?

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Increases in temperatures.

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What is the primary source of air pollution?

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Burning fossil fuels.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane.

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What is one effect of air pollution on human health?

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Respiratory problems.

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What role do trees play in air quality?

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They absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.

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What is smog?

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A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog.