APES Climate Change and Air Pollution

A strong VOC and greenhouse gas, made in excess from livestock.

• Carbon Dioxide

• Lead

• Mercury

• Methane

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

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A protective gas in the stratosphere, but a pollutant in the troposphere.

• Ozone

• Nitrogen

• Radon

• Methane

Check all that are considered primary air pollutants.

• Sulfur dioxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

• Methane

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

This smog occurs when sunlight reacts with certain pollutants in the atmosphere.

• Temperature Smog

• Industrial Smog

• Photochemical Smog

• Acid Deposition

Which climate conditions would be best suited for the formation of photochemical smog?

• Cool, wet, cloudy

• Cool, dry, sunny

• Warm, wet, cloudy

• Warm, dry, sunny

Which of the following is true of acid deposition?

• It kills fish by precipitating copper that causes lung mucus buildup

• It is a benefit to plants by leaching soil nutrients

• It increases the pH of aquatic ecosystems

• It damages statues, buildings, and car finishes

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

Check all that are true about carbon dioxide.

• It is nonessential to life on earth

• It is responsible for all changes to Earth's climate

• It is very stable and remains in the atmosphere for years

• It is a contributor to ozone depletion

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

Why has atmospheric carbon increased in recent history?

• Increased human population and respiration

• Increase in consumption of fossil fuels

• Rapid deforestation in some areas of the world

• A decline in the phytoplankton producer population

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Why do carbon levels fluctuate seasonally?

• People drive more in the summer

• There are more heaters uses in the winter

• Coal is only burned seasonally

• Photosynthesis from plants is lessened in the winter months

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Which of the following are carbon sinks?

• Photosynthesis

• Oceans

• Respiration

• Forests

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5