Air Pollution

Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?

• Respiratory problems
• Reduced food sources for humans
• Increased disease for humans
• Decrease in global temperatures

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

The ozone layer protects us from

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

A colorless, odorless gas

• Nitrogen oxides
• Ground-level ozone
• Carbon monoxide
• Sulfur dioxide

A solid metal that can cause brain damage

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

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

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

Combines with other pollutants to form acid rain

• Nitrogen oxides & sulfur dioxide
• Particulate matter & lead
• Nitrogen oxides & ground-level ozone
• Sulfur dioxide & ground-level ozone

Can cause irritation of the skin

• Lead
• Particle matter
• Sulfur dioxide
• Nitrogen oxides

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

• Acid rain
• Sick building syndrome
• Carbon monoxide
• Smog