RECOVERY - Smog & Air Pollution WQ

Pollution _________________________.

• is harmful materials put into the environment

• found in air, water, and land

• effects plants, animals, and people

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The ozone layer protects us from

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

The ozone layer is damaged by

• CFCs
• Increase in greenhouse gases
• Increased global temperatures
• Sulfuric and nitric acids

Global warming is due to 

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Greenhouses gases

• Absorb and radiate heat
• Destroy the ozone layer
• Cause respiratory problems
• Create smog

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

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

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

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

What is air pollution?

• Any harmful substance that builds up in the air 
• pollen, dust, gases
• industrial pollution
• chemicals in the water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4