15.2 Air Pollution Review

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What human activity is the source of MOST AIR POLLUTION?

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burning of fossil fuels

Front

Where is the GOOD Ozone Layer found in our atmosphere?

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Stratosphere (upper portion)

Front

Why is breathing carbon monoxide (CO) bad for your health?

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It binds with hemoglobin to not allow your body to use oxygen.

Front

Substances such as smoke and carbon monoxide, released into the air are called ________ that cause pollution.

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emissions

Front

The burning of which fuel is the main source of industrial smog? Options: Oil, Coal, Natural Gas, Biomass

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Coal

Front

Which of the following is considered a secondary pollutant? carbon monoxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide

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ozone

Front

Which of the following air pollutants is the key ingredient in photochemical smog? power plant exhaust, sulfur dioxide, industry sources, vehicle exhaust

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vehicle exhaust

Front

Which type of brownish hazy smog is made worse by sunlight?

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Photochemical Smog

Front

This traps air pollution over cities

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temperature inversion

Front

Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution? Respiratory problems, Reduced food sources for humans, Increased disease for humans, Decrease in global temperatures

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Respiratory problems