Air pollution PRE assessment

Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?

• Respiratory problems
• Reduced food sources for humans
• Increased disease for humans
• Decrease in global temperatures

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The ozone layer protects us from

• UV rays
• CFCs
• Increased atmospheric heat
• Decreased atmospheric heat

Global warming is due to 

• Greenhouse gases
• Nitric and sulfuric acids
• CFCs
• Ozone depletion

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Water vapor
• All answers are correct

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, keep the Earth's temperature stable

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is an example of a primary pollutant?

• Acid rain
• Sick building syndrome
• Carbon monoxide
• Asbestos

Pollution hanging over urban areas that causes reduced visibility is called

• Air pollution
• Temperature inversion
• Light pollution
• Smog

What can humans do to reduce the effects of acid rain?

• Develop Alternate Energy Sources (Solar Power, Wind Energy)
• Use Less Energy
• Stop Burning Fossil Fuels
• All of the Answers are Correct

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4