Air Pollution

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

______________ ______________ is produced when fuels containing sulfur are burned in the presence of oxygen.

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Greenhouse gas

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

• true

• false

Source of carbon monoxide

• Incomplete combustion of fossil fuels

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Decomposition of plant and animal matters

• Photochemical reaction of CO₂

What is a primary pollutant? 

• pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
• pollutants that react with other primary pollutants

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

• nitric oxides

• smog

• sulfur dioxide

• volatile organic compounds

Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?

• the USGS

• the USDA

• the EPA

• the USDOJ

How can smog be dangerous?

• It smells bad
• People can't breath well
• It blocks the sun
• It causes skin damage

Ozone depletion occurs because of these chemicals.

• Carbon monoxide
• Sulfur dioxide
• Nitrogen gas
• Chlorofluorocarbons

What process is the main contributor to the acid rain problem?

• Car exhaust
• Burning coal and oil
• Burning wood
• Air conditioners