Air Pollution and Water Pollution Unit 1b Enrichment

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A mixture of smoke, fog and chemicals in the air is known as ________.

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smog

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The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

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true

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What is a primary pollutant?

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pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities

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A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

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Particulate matter

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Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas? vehicles, volcanoes; vehicles, industries; Industries, agriculture; All of the above

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vehicles, industries

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Which is true of air pollution and human health?

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Years of research link air pollution to lung diseases, birth defects, and cancer

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The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT: emphysema (hardening of lungs), lung cancer, heart disease.

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headaches.

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A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen.  Can cause faintness, death.

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Carbon monoxide

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______________ ______________ is produced when fuels containing sulfur are burned in the presence of oxygen.

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Sulfur dioxide

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A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

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Particulate matter