What can humans do to reduce the effects of acid rain?

Develop Alternate Energy Sources (Solar Power, Wind Energy)

Smog or ground ozone forms in the troposphere. Which pollutants are most responsible for smog or ground ozone?

volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

none of these answers are correct

A secondary pollutant

is transformed by sunlight or water.

forms primarily from incomplete combustion.

is produced by incomplete combustion.

leads to the formation of photochemical smog.

is most problematic in rural areas

does not directly cause deaths.

Recent increases in acid deposition in the western United States are due to

increased emissions in the United States.

decreased precipitation due to climate change.

increased precipitation due to climate change.

trap high concentrations of pollution at ground level.

increase the rate of smog formation.

result in increased levels of acid deposition.

are caused by high levels of precipitation.

reduce the negative effects of VOCs.

Acid deposition forms as a result of

nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide.

nitrogen oxides and photochemical smog.

carbon monoxide and photochemical smog.

Which method is used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions?

Installation of catalytic converters

Increased temperature of combustion

The addition of oxygen to combustion processes

The use of fluidized bed combustion

The use of calcium carbonate to absorb emissions

Which pollution control method was proposed by an amendment of the Clean Air Act?

Allowing tolls to limit the use of automobiles

The regulation of radon emissions

The use of catalytic converters

Chemicals developed to prevent the formation of ozone.

Which is NOT a result of the reduction in stratospheric ozone?

Reduced photosynthetic activity

Sick building syndrome

occurs most often in old buildings.

is a primary cause of lung cancer.

can be prevented by renovations.

occurs most often in wet tropical areas.

can be easily removed and treated.

can be a problem in new construction.

causes skin irritation, nausea, and fatigue.

Which of the following would be the best description secondary pollutants?

They become harmful after reacting in the atmosphere.

They only harm a small vulnerable percentage of a population.

They are produced in lesser quantities than primary pollutants.

They are less environmentally damaging than other pollutants.

They are classified by the EPA as the second most dangerous and abundant.

Which of the following is the most likely route for mercury to enter the food web?

Coal-burning emissions → deposition→ ocean → plankton → fishes