Photochemical smog

The burning of which fuel is the main source of industrial smog?

• Oil

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Biomass

A ___________ haze is associated with industrial smog, while a ___________ haze is associated with photochemical smog.

• Gray, Yellowish

• Yellowish, Gray

Which product of incomplete combustion gives photochemical smog its yellowish color?

• PANs

• Ozone

• VOCs

• Nitrous oxide

Common sources of volatile organic compounds include:

• Solvents

• Paint and Glue

• Some Plants

• Petroleum

• All of the Above

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

The two secondary pollutants associated with photochemical smog that cause both eye irritation and potential lung damage are:

• Ozone

• Nitrous oxide

• PANs

• Ozone and PAN's

What are 4 characteristics of urban areas with high levels of photochemical smog?

• Calm winds, dry weather, sunny, many industries and vehicles

• High winds, wet weather, cloudy, many industries and vehicles

• Located in a basin or surrounded by mountains

• Located in a basin or surrounded by mountains, calm winds, dry weather, sunny, many industries and vehicles

• All of the above

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

• paint and paint thinners

• gasoline

• water vapor

• formaldehyde

• smog

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

This primary pollutant creates a reddish brown gas creating photochemical smog and tropospheric ozone.

• sulfuric acid

• VOC

• nitrogen dioxide

• particulate matter

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

• the USGS

• the USDA

• the EPA

• the USDOJ

The burning of which fuel is the main source of industrial smog?

• Oil

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Biomass