4th Quarter BATs

What is an example of a point source of pollution?

• Leaking pipes or valves

• Smoke stack

• Dust from construction sites

• Agricultural sources

Which of the following is a nonpoint source of pollution?

• Sanitation location

• Mining

• Smoke stack

• Vinyl Chloride

What type of pollution has immediate effects?

• Tertiary

• Secondary

• Primary

• Quaternary

Secondary pollution is characterized by being:

• Immediately effective

• Harmful after reacting with other substances

• A point source of pollution

• A nonpoint source of pollution

What is one of the effects of acid rain on aquatic environments?

• Increases the clarity of lake water

• Reduces fish population by increasing acidity

• Promotes the growth of algae

• Increases the oxygen levels in ponds

What is the effect of pollution on buildings made of marble and limestone?

• Strengthens the structural integrity

• Dissolves surfaces

• Prevents weathering

• Enhances the aesthetic appearance

How do electrostatic precipitators work to reduce of air pollutants?

• To filter air emissions using a mesh of cotton cloth

• To heat up chemicals, destroying them

• To use catalysts to remove sulfates, nitrates, and hydrocarbons

• To use statically charged surfaces

Which method uses catalysts to remove harmful substances from emissions?

• Particulate Removal

• Electrostatic Precipitators

• Catalytic Converter

• Afterburners in smokestacks

What effect does air pollution have on human health?

• Improves lung function

• Causes respiratory problems

• Increases physical strength

• Enhances vision

What is air pollution primarily caused by?

• Loud noises in urban areas

• Excessive use of fertilizers in farming

• Emission of harmful gases from factories and vehicles

• Overuse of plastic bags