Atmospheric Pollution

This colorless, odorless gas can be deadly if breathed in. It is produced by incomplete combustion (not enough oxygen).

• SO₂
• CO
• NO
• NO₂

The general term for air pollution that reduces visibility, especially in cities. 

• atmospheric transport
• pollution 
• smog
• wet scrubber

What causes acid rain?

• High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution
• Fertilizer use
• Pesticide use
• CFCs

Greenhouses gases

• Absorb and radiate heat
• Destroy the ozone layer
• Cause respiratory problems
• Create smog

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Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Water vapor
• All answers are correct

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The ozone layer is damaged by

• CFCs
• Increase in greenhouse gases
• Increased global temperatures
• Sulfuric and nitric acids

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Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease

• Asbestos
• Radon
• Lead
• Formaldehyde

The 3 main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the US are

• soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires

• transportation, soil erosion, and energy production

• industry, transportation, and energy production

• industry, transportation and agriculture

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The majority of atmospheric mercury is produced by:

• Municipal Waste Incinerators
• Coal burning power plants
• Medical waste
• Runoff from thermometer factories

What three components have to be present to create photochemical smog?

• VOCS, PANS, Carbon Dioxide
• VOCS, Ozone, Nitrogen Monoxide
• Nitrogen Dioxide, Sunlight, and VOCS
• Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, and Ozone