APES Unit 7 Air Pollution

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What is particulate matter?

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A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, consisting of tiny particles such as pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

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What is radon?

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A carcinogen produced from the radioactive decay of Uranium-238, found naturally in some soils.

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Which type of ozone is considered an air pollutant?

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Tropospheric ozone.

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What are the effects of acid deposition?

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Decreased aquatic biodiversity.

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What is a thermal inversion?

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A weather phenomenon that traps high concentrations of pollution at ground level.

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Define air pollution.

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The presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere that can affect human health and the environment.

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What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

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Organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature and can contribute to air pollution.

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What is smog?

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A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, often exacerbated by thermal inversions.

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What is the primary source of tropospheric ozone?

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It is formed by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

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What is acid rain?

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Precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids, often resulting from air pollution.