APES Air Pollution

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What is the Montreal Protocol?

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An international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out substances responsible for ozone depletion.

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What are particulate matter?

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Air pollutants that include dust, ash, and pollen, which can harm human health and the environment.

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What health risk is associated with exposure to radon gas?

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Lung cancer.

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What is carbon monoxide?

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A colorless, odorless gas that can be harmful when inhaled in large amounts.

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Where is radon typically found in a home?

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In the basement.

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What is ground-level ozone?

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A harmful air pollutant formed by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides.

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What are nitrogen oxides?

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Gases produced from burning fossil fuels, which contribute to air pollution and respiratory problems.

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What is the Kyoto Protocol?

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An international agreement that commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the primary source of sulfur dioxide?

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Burning fossil fuels, especially coal and oil.

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What is the significance of air quality index (AQI)?

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A measure used to communicate how polluted the air currently is or how polluted it is forecast to become.