Air Pollution

Smog or ground ozone forms in the troposphere. Which pollutants are most responsible for smog or ground ozone?

• sulfur and particulate matter

• volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

• carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

• none of these answers are correct

Where is the Ozone Layer found in our atmosphere?

• Troposphere (lower portion)

• Stratosphere (upper portion)

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

A metallic element that can cause brain damage

• Lead
• Particulate matter
• Ground-level ozone
• Nitrogen oxides

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

• Lead
• Ground-level ozone
• Particulate matter
• Nitrogen oxides

Can cause burning of the skin

• Lead
• Particle matter
• Sulfur dioxide
• Nitrogen oxides

Pollution hanging over urban areas that causes reduced visibility is called

• Air pollution
• Temperature inversion
• Light pollution
• Smog

Sound that affects the quality and/or health of human life

• Light pollution
• Air pollution
• Noise pollution
• Acid shock

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

• true

• false

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