Which two primary pollutants most often result in acid rain?

sulfuric dioxide and nitric oxide

The 3 main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the US are

industry, transportation, and energy production

soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires

soil erosion, volcanoes, and energy production

industry, transportation and agriculture

Which of the following correctly lists the 6 “criteria” air pollutants as specified under the Clean Air Act?

Pb, SO 2 , NO X , CO, PM, and tropospheric O 3

Tropospheric O 3 , SO 2 , NOX, PM, Pb, and CO 2

SO 4 , NO X , CO, PM, Pb, and tropospheric O 3

SO 2 , NO X , CO, Hg, PM, and tropospheric O 3

One of the effects of bicarbonate (HCO 3 ) that leaches from limestone soils into surrounding lakes is to:

buffer the effects of acid rain

slightly increase the acidity of the water

greatly increase the acidity of the water

have no effect on the pH of the lake water

Ozone is a natural component of the Earth’s stratosphere as well as an element of photochemical smog. Ozone also can be an indoor air pollutant. Sources of ozone in homes or offices include:

photocopying machines, printers, and other high-voltage electrical equipment

household solvents and cleaning fluids

Which of the following indoor air pollutants contains NOx, CO, hydrogen cyanide, etc. and results in an estimated 43,000 deaths per year in the U.S. from lung cancer and heart disease?

formaldehyde and other preservatives

“Scrubbing” is a technique used to:

control sulfur emissions in the exhaust from a power plant

collect particulates produced by coal-burning power plants

control carbon monoxide production in automobiles

remove carbon dioxide from the exhaust of a power plant

Asbestos is hazardous to human health because:

it is composed of small fibers, which damage lung tissue and cause cancer

if trapped in the lungs, it decays and damages DNA

it binds to hemoglobin and can lead to death

Nitrogen oxides (NO x ) are:

a yellow-brown gas that contributes to photochemical smog

a colorless and odorless gas that binds to hemoglobin in blood

a colorless and odorless gas that damages the lungs

a reactive gas produced, in part, by photochemical reaction of sunlight with various air pollutants

Secondary pollutants differ from primary pollutants in that they are not:

emitted directly into the air as are primary pollutants

as dangerous as primary pollutants

eliminated from the atmosphere as easily as are primary pollutants

natural components of the atmosphere

A thermal inversion, which can lead to serious pollution events, occurs when

cool air close to the surface is blanketed by a layer of warm air that traps pollutants

warm air close to the surface is blanketed by a layer of cool air that traps pollutants.

warm air rises, taking pollutants with it.

cool air rises, taking the pollutants with it

Which is the correct sequence of the events that lead to acid deposition?

Combustion releases SO 2 and NO X , secondary pollutants are formed, dissociation of pollutants, deposition of ions on vegetation or soil

Dissociation of pollutants, secondary pollutants are formed, combustion releases SO 2 and NO X , deposition of ions on vegetation or soil

Combustion releases SO 2 and NO X , dissociation of pollutants, secondary pollutants are formed, deposition of ions on vegetation or soil

Combustion releases SO 2 and NO X , deposition of ions on vegetation or soil, secondary pollutants are formed, dissociation of pollutants

Which does NOT describe radon-222?

It binds with hemoglobin in the blood and can lead to death.

It is a radioactive gas that occurs from the natural decay of uranium.

It seeps into homes through cracks in the foundation or soil.

It exists in the igneous rock granite all around the world.

Lead emissions since the early 1980s have

Decreased due to lead free gasoline.

Increased because developing countries generally do not use lead free gasoline and are using automobiles at higher rates.

How do CFCs affect ozone production?

UV radiation frees a chlorine atom, which breaks down ozone.

Infrared radiation frees a chlorine atom, which breaks down ozone.

UV radiation frees a fluorine atom, which breaks down ozone.

Infrared radiation frees a chlorine atom, which breaks down ozone.

How does oil affect the ocean when it is leaked?

covers anything in its path and kills wildlife

doesn't do much- easily cleaned

Leachate is a ______________

A liquid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

A gas that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

A solid that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

A chemical that has passed through com-seeps solid waste in a landfill

A Material is non-biodegradable if it __________________

Can't be broken down by biological process

Can't be broken down by chemical process

Can be broken down by biological process

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Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

Lead

Ground-level ozone

Particulate matter

Nitrogen oxides

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Reactions that are initiated by the sun.

Photochemical reactions

Photochemical oxidants

Volatile organic compounds

Combustion

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Effect of sulfur dioxide

Deprives body of oxygen

Irritates the eyes

Causes global warming

Causes acid rain

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Can cause faintness, death.

Nitrogen oxides

Ground-level ozone

Carbon monoxide

Sulfur dioxide

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which city, state or country produces most air pollution per year

China

UTAH

Russia

Middle East

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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These have no emissions from tailpipes or gasoline

Hybrid vehicles

Zero emissions vehicles

Internal combustion vehicles

All have emissions

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Emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease

indoor air pollution

long-term effects of air pollution

short-term effects of air pollution

sick-building syndrome

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APES Unit 9: Pollution & Atmosphere

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

Reactions that are initiated by the sun.

Effect of sulfur dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Can cause faintness, death.

Which city, state or country produces most air pollution per year

These have no emissions from tailpipes or gasoline

Emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease

Which two primary pollutants most often result in acid rain?

Which rock can be used to counteract acid rain?

The 3 main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the US are

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