Ch. 16. EVR

Radon

•   is a major problem throughout the world.

•   is responsible for most cases of lung cancer.

•   can become trapped in homes.

•   is expensive to remove from buildings.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

The amount of lead released into the atmosphere

•   has declined since the introduction of lead free gasoline.

•   has increased with the increase in automobiles.

•   is greatest in rural areas.

•   is directly related to the amount of acid rain.

Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?

•   ozone

•   particulate matter

•   volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

•   sulfur dioxide

Particulate matter is a dangerous pollutant because it

•   irritates the lining of the respiratory tract.

•   results in heart attacks.

•   decreases asthma rates.

•   replaces oxygen in the blood.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of these is listed by EPA as a criteria air pollutant?

•   carbon monoxide

•   mercury

•   chlorofluorocarbons

•   stratospheric ozone

Most countries have phased out lead as an additive to

•   fertilizer.

•   food additives.

•   water treatment.

•   gasoline.

Motor vehicles are the primary source of air pollutants including: carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds and

•   nitrogen oxides.

•   zinc oxides.

•   phosphate oxides.

•   chromium oxides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The most important air pollutant source in the U.S. in terms of human health is

•   car exhaust.

•   coal burning.

•   smoking.

•   industrial waste.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Loudness of noise is measured by

•   linear meters.

•   CFC meters.

•   mega-cycles.

•   decibels.

Which of the following chemicals is involved in both global warming and ozone depletion?

•   chlorofluorocarbons

•   sulfur dioxide

•   carbon dioxide

•   methane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5