Standard 7.E.1.6 Air Quality Quiz

What is the objective of monitoring air quality?

• To protect air quality and risks to human health

• To measure the characteristics of the air

• To reduce the use of fossil fuels

• To control and reduce air pollution

What are some natural events that release pollutants into the air?

• Radon, pollen, and mould spores

• Dust from plowed fields and volcanic eruptions

• Burning fossil fuels and smog

• Forest fires, volcanic eruptions, and plant pollen

What is the primary cause of air pollution?

• Smog

• Volcanic eruptions

• Forest fires

• Burning fossil fuels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is smog?

• A natural pollutant released from plants

• A colloid of smoke, fog, and chemicals

• A harmful gas released from burning fossil fuels

• A type of acid rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the cumulative effect of global ozone depletion, air pollution, increased particulate matter, acid rain, and global warming?

• Increased fossil fuel consumption

• Concern for the entire international community

• Improved air quality

• Reduced carbon dioxide emissions

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What are some dangerous substances that may be present in the environment?

• Acid rain and particulate matter

• Radon, pollen, and mould spores

• Carbon dioxide and other gases

• Smoke, fog, and chemicals

How do natural and human activities influence the quality of the air?

• Minimally

• Significantly

• Not at all

• Equally

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the best way to improve air quality?

• Burning more fossil fuels

• Increasing carbon dioxide emissions

• Using less fossil fuel

• Reducing the use of renewable energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the impact of acid rain?

• Increases water quality

• Reduces air pollution

• Beneficial for plant growth

• Harmful to both living and non-living things

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What are some sources of air pollution?

• Dust from plowed fields and smog

• Radon, pollen, and mould spores

• Natural events like forest fires and volcanic eruptions

• Most forms of transportation and many industries

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4