APES Chapter 19 Quiz

What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?

• nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)
• Low pH and Acid
• Lemon Juice and Battery Acid
• Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide

Smog or ground ozone forms in the troposphere. Which pollutants are most responsible for smog or ground ozone?

• sulfur and particulate matter

• volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

• carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

• none of these answers are correct

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

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

A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen.  Can cause faintness, death.

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

Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.

• Filters
• Emission reducers
• Scrubbers
• Filter Strips

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

• nitric oxides

• smog

• sulfur dioxide

• volatile organic compounds

Which of the following pH measurements of rainwater would indicate acid precipitation/rain?

• pH 6.0

• pH 4.1

• pH 7.3

• pH 9.6

What areas are more likely to experience temperature inversions?

• small cities in the mountains

• large cities in valleys

• large cities near oceans

• small cities near a river

Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease

• Asbestos
• Radon
• Lead
• Formaldehyde

Emitted from most manufactured building materials and furniture

• Asbestos
• Radon
• Lead
• Formaldehyde