ESS 7.2.1 - Monitoring the Atmosphere, Air Quality & Stewardship

What is the term for a thin layer of gases surrounding Earth?

• Particulate matter

• Atmosphere

• Smog

• Acid rain

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What is the mix of both solid and liquid particles in the air called?

• Fossil fuels

• Natural pollutants

• Particulate matter

• Air Quality Index

Which federal agency is established to reduce pollution and protect the environment through programs?

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Air Quality Index (AQI)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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What is the term for looking after something so it can be passed on to the next generation?

• Pollution

• Stewardship

• Smog

• Acid rain

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What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) measure?

• Levels of ozone and other air pollutants

• Amount of rainfall

• Temperature changes

• Soil quality

What is rain containing high amounts of chemical pollutants called?

• Smog

• Acid rain

• Natural pollutants

• Particulate matter

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What are fossil fuels?

• A type of renewable energy

• A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed from the remains of living organisms

• A type of air pollutant

• A form of acid rain

What is air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog called?

• Smog

• Acid rain

• Particulate matter

• Natural pollutants

Which of the following are considered natural pollutants?

• Carbon monoxide and lead

• Dust, pollen, and spores

• Plastic waste

• Industrial chemicals

What is the release of harmful materials into the environment known as?

• Stewardship

• Pollution

• Conservation

• Recycling

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