Week 9: Unit 7 Review

How can the production of photochemical smog be decreased? Check all the apply.

• Driving less in the summer

• Decrease the amount of VOCs

• Driving less in the evening

Which of the following are secondary pollutants (2 are correct)?

• CO2

• SO2

• HNO3

• Ozone

Which of the following can lead to both photochemical smog production and acid deposition?

• CO2

• NOx

• SOx

• H2O

Which of the following are involved in photochemical smog production? (3 are correct)

• NOx

• VOCs

• CO2

• Sunlight

Why are thermal inversions an issue?

• They can cause photochemical smog production

• Smog and pollution can get trapped and cause respiratory problems

• The temperature along coasts and in valleys can reach too low of a temperature

What is a primary pollutant? 

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

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

• Water droplets

• Allergens

• Particulate matter

• Combustibles

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which two primary pollutants most often result in acid rain?

• sulfuric dioxide and nitric oxide
• carbon monoxide and VOCs
• ZEVs and VOCs
• carbonic acid and citric acid

Which is NOT an example of a way to help prevent radon gas in homes?

• Sealing cracks
• Ventilation
• Plastic in crawlspace
• Air fresheners

Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.

• Filters
• Emission reducers
• Scrubbers
• Filter Strips

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4