APES 7.1-7.2

Most often cited as the causative factor for acid deposition

• Sulfur dioxide

• Lead

• Ozone

• Hydrocarbons

• Particulates

The three main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the United States are

• soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires

• soil erosion, volcanoes, and energy production

• industry, construction, and agriculture

• industry, transportation, and energy production

• industry, transportation, and agriculture

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Is an important precursor to acid rain

• carbon dioxide

• carbon monoxide

• methane

• radon

• sulfur dioxide

Emissions created through human activities are considered

• anthropogenic
• biogenic

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Ozone and acid rain are both pollutants formed through reactions in the atmosphere. This makes them

• primary air pollutants
• secondary air pollutants 
• atmospheric transport
• atmospheric deposition

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The chemicals released directly into the air from factories and vehicles would be considered

• primary air pollutants
• secondary air pollutants
• atmospheric transport
• atmospheric deposition 

The Clean Air Act...

• sets limits on illegal dumping of pollution in our waterways

• cleans the air with scrubbers

• sets limits on certain air pollutants & how much can be emitted by companies & industries

• helps farmers use less pesticides & fertilizers on their crops

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Which of the following is a Clean Air Act criteria pollutant?

• carbon monoxide (CO) & lead (Pb)

• coarse & fine particulate matter

• nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) & sulfur dioxide (SO₂)

• ozone (O₃)

• ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Common sources of volatile organic compounds include:

• Solvents

• Paint and Glue

• Some Plants

• Petroleum

• All of the Above

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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

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