Air Pollution

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

Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.

• Filters
• Emission reducers
• Scrubbers
• Filter Strips

An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles. 

• combustion chamber
• electrostatic precipitator
• scrubber
• catalytic converter

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

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

• paint and paint thinners

• gasoline

• water vapor

• formaldehyde

• smog

These primary pollutants create a reddish brown gas creating photochemical smog and ground-level ozone.

• sulfuric acid

• VOC

• nitrogen dioxide

• particulate matter

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

• Acid rain

• Ozone

• Carbon monoxide

• Asbestos

What is the major cause for air pollution?

• deforestation

• oil spills

• transportation

• cigarretes

Acid rain can damage

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