Air Pollution

What is air pollution?

• Any harmful substance that builds up in the air 
• pollen, dust, gases
• industrial pollution
• chemicals in the water

What is a primary pollutant? 

• pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
• pollutants that react with other primary pollutants

What is a secondary pollutant? 

• pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
• pollutants that react with other primary pollutants

What is the major cause for air pollution?

• deforestation

• oil spills

• transportation

• cigarretes

A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

• Water droplets

• Allergens

• Particulate matter

• Combustibles

Which of the following are examples of VOC's ? (Select 3)

• paint and paint thinners

• gasoline

• water vapor

• formaldehyde

• smog

Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?

• the USGS

• the USDA

• the EPA

• the USDOJ

What causes acid rain?

• High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution
• Fertilizer use
• Pesticide use
• CFCs

Acid rain can damage

• Drinking water sources
• Aquatic life
• Architecture/buildings
• All options are correct

The worker in this picture is wearing earmuffs to protect himself from the effects of

• noise pollution

• light pollution

• toxic fumes

• sulfur dioxide