Unit 7 - Air Pollution Concept Review

During a science project on environmental studies, Aria, Luna, and Anika investigated a type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

• Water droplets

• Allergens

• Particulate matter

• Combustibles

During a science fair, Lily and Daniel presented a project on urban pollution. They explained how smog or ground ozone forms in the troposphere. Which pollutants did they mention 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

During a science project, Zoe observed a lamp burning inefficiently and producing a lot of smoke. What is the primary source of the gas being produced?

• Incomplete combustion of fossil fuels

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Decomposition of plant and animal matters

• Photochemical reaction of CO₂

During a science project, Liam, Maya, and Aiden discovered that a common compound is emitted from most manufactured building materials and furniture. What is it?

• Asbestos

• Radon

• Lead

• Formaldehyde

Of the following cities, which regularly experiences the worst levels of photochemical smog that is enhanced by thermal inversions?

• New York City, NY
• Los Angeles, California
• Portland, Oregon
• Atlanta, Georgia

During a home inspection, Henry discovered that radon is usually found in this part of a house.

• attic

• basement

• bathroom

• kitchen

A farmer, noticing the effects of acid rain on her crops, decided to test the soil types across her fields. She found that the fields with ____________ were less affected.

• limestone

• granite

• SOx

• rocks

The majority of atmospheric mercury is produced by:

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

In a bustling city where Aiden, Abigail, and William live, 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

In a recent environmental science project, Abigail, James, and Mia are tasked with identifying the 6 “criteria” air pollutants as specified under the Clean Air Act. Which of the following lists did they correctly identify?

• Pb, SO₂, NO_X, CO, PM, and tropospheric O₃

• Tropospheric O₃, SO₂, NOX, PM, Pb, and CO₂

• SO₄, NO_X, CO, PM, Pb, and tropospheric O₃

• SO₂, NO_X, CO, Hg, PM, and tropospheric O₃