Air Pollution Test

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What are zero emissions vehicles?

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Vehicles that produce no emissions from tailpipes or gasoline.

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What pH level is considered acid precipitation?

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Precipitation is considered acid if it has a pH of less than 5.0.

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How have lead emissions changed since the early 1980s?

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Lead emissions have decreased due to the use of lead-free gasoline.

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What are industrial smokestacks?

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Structures that release pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and climate change.

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Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the gas that exists in the highest concentration in the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the primary cause of acid rain?

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Acid rain is primarily caused by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides released into the atmosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped heat from greenhouse gases.

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What are the main sources of air pollution?

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Main sources include vehicle emissions, industrial discharges, and burning fossil fuels.

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What is smog?

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Smog is a type of air pollution that combines smoke and fog, often seen in urban areas.

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What role do trees play in air quality?

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Trees improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.