APES AIR RESOURCES AND POLLUTION

Ozone and acid rain are both pollutants formed through reactions in the atmosphere. This makes them

• primary air pollutants
• secondary air pollutants 
• atmospheric transport
• atmospheric deposition

The chemicals released directly into the air from factories and vehicles would be considered

• primary air pollutants
• secondary air pollutants
• atmospheric transport
• atmospheric deposition 

This colorless, odorless gas can be deadly if breathed in. It is produced by incomplete combustion (not enough oxygen).

• SO₂
• CO
• NO
• NO₂

The general term for air pollution that reduces visibility, especially in cities. 

• atmospheric transport
• pollution 
• smog
• wet scrubber

The Earth's ozone layer, which limits damaging solar radiation striking the planet is found in the ____________________.

• thermosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

source: burning of coal and oil, esp. coal from E. US some industrial processes
health effects: breathing problems, lung damage
environmental effects: ingredient in acid rain

• NO_x
• SO₂
• CO
• particulate matter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Source: formerly in gasoline, paint, smelters, some batteries
Health effects: brain and nervous system damage esp. in children. some digestive system damage
Environmental effects: Can harm wildlife

• SO2
• NOx
• Pb
• CO

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

  A smog forming chemical
Source: burning of fossil fuels, cars are a major source
Health effects: lung damage, respiratory system illnesses
Environmental effects: an ingredient of acid precipitation

• NOx
• CO
• Pb
• VOCs

Source: burning of fossil fuels
Health effects: Reduces the ability of blood to bring oxygen to the body cells and tissues.
Environmental effects: May interfere with the breathing of animals

• Pb
• VOCs
• CO
• SO₂

A smog forming group of molecules
Source: are released from burning fuel (fossil fuels or biomass), solvents, paints glues and other commonly used products.  They include benzene, methane, formaldehyde and others
Health effects: In addition to smog (ozone) effects, some are carcinogenic
Environmental effects: affects some plants directly in addition to smog effects

• PM (particulate matter)
• VOCs
• CO
• Pb