APES Air Pollution Test Review

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What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?

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nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)

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Which pollutants are most responsible for smog or ground ozone?

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volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

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CFC's cause harm to our

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Ozone Layer

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Where is the Ozone Layer found in our atmosphere?

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Stratosphere (upper portion)

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What happens to organisms on the earth's surface when the Ozone Layer loses Ozone?

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They are exposed to Ultraviolet B Radiation

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Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?

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Respiratory problems

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What can acid rain damage?

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Drinking water sources, Aquatic life, Architecture/buildings

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A colorless, odorless gas: Nitrogen oxides, Ground-level ozone, Carbon monoxide, Sulfur dioxide

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Carbon monoxide

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A metallic element that can cause brain damage

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Lead

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Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant.

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Particulate matter