APES Unit 7 Air Pollution Review

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What city is known for experiencing the worst levels of photochemical smog enhanced by thermal inversions?

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Los Angeles, California.

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What is the name of the material composed of fibers known to cause lung disease?

Back

Asbestos.

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What device is used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate matter?

Back

Scrubbers.

Front

What pH range indicates a base or alkaline substance?

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8-14.

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What chemical is emitted from most manufactured building materials and furniture?

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Formaldehyde.

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What is photochemical smog?

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A type of air pollution formed when sunlight reacts with pollutants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides.

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What are the primary components of smog?

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Nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter.

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What is the effect of thermal inversions on air quality?

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Thermal inversions trap pollutants close to the ground, leading to increased concentrations of smog.

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What is the main health risk associated with asbestos exposure?

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Lung disease, including asbestosis and lung cancer.

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What are scrubbers used for in industrial processes?

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To remove harmful gases and particulates from exhaust before they are released into the atmosphere.