Air Pollutants, Photochemical Smog & Fossil Fuels

Which pollutants result from fossil fuel combustion (list all that apply)?

• Sulfur Dioxides

• Nitrogen Oxides

• Carbon Oxides

• Stratospheric Ozone

• Particulate Matter

Which pollutants are associated with the formation of photochemical smog (list all that apply)?

• SO_x

• VOCs

• O₃

• NOx

• PM

This gas is harmful when in the troposphere (ground level) but beneficial in the stratosphere (upper atmosphere).

• Nitric Acid

• Carbon monoxide

• Ozone

• VOCs

Methane and hydrocarbon are emitted by plant leaves and known as

• Ozone

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Acids

• Particulates

Solid particles and liquid droplets that are small enough to remain suspended in air are called

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Ozone

• Particulate Matter (PM)

• Acids

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

• Sulfur Dioxide

• Nitrogen Dioxide

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Sulfuric Acid

This chemical can reduce the ability of blood to transport oxygen to cells.

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Particulates

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Secondary pollution comes directly from the source.

• True

• False

Dust, wildfires, and sea salt are natural examples of this.

• Ozone

• Particulate Matter (PM)

• VOCs

• Sulfuric Acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The increase in this gas from burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of atmospheric warming.

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen monoxide

• Nitrogen dioxide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5