Air Pollution

What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Argon

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is NOT listed as an ecosystem service in the image?

• Blocks UV radiation

• Moderates the climate

• Produces oxygen

• Redistributes water in the hydrologic cycle

What is a primary pollutant?

• A substance that modifies the weather

• A compound that indirectly affects the atmosphere

• A polluting compound directly emitted from a source

• A natural element found in the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What percentage of the atmosphere is composed of oxygen?

• 78.08%

• 20.95%

• 0.93%

• 0.04%

What percentage of the atmosphere is composed of nitrogen?

• 78.08%

• 20.95%

• 0.93%

• 0.04%

What is a secondary pollutant?

• A pollutant that is less harmful than a primary pollutant.

• A primary pollutant that has undergone transformation due to environmental factors.

• A pollutant that is directly emitted from industrial sources.

• A pollutant that is found only in urban areas.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a secondary pollutant?

• Sulfate

• Nitrate

• CO

• Ozone (O3)

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What are the two main sources of air pollution mentioned in the notes?

• Transportation and residential heating

• Industry and agriculture

• Transportation and industry

• Agriculture and residential heating

Which of the following is considered a natural emission of pollution?

• Industrial processes

• On-road vehicles

• Volcanoes

• Power plants

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is not considered a natural emission of pollution? (multiple answers)

• Industrial processes

• On-road vehicles

• Volcanoes

• Power plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4