Air Pollution Vocabulary Review

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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Warming of the Earth's surface caused by gases in the air that trap energy from the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Wind energy.

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What is the ozone layer?

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A part of the atmosphere that protects Earth against harmful rays from the Sun.

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What is the main component of natural gas?

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Methane.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat.

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What is air pollution?

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The presence of harmful substances in the air that can affect health and the environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What are fossil fuels?

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Energy resources made from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is smog?

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A combination of smoke and fog, often caused by air pollution.

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What is carbon dioxide?

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A greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels and respiration.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that comes from sources that are naturally replenished, like wind or solar.