Air Science

Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?

• Respiratory problems
• Reduced food sources for humans
• Increased disease for humans
• Decrease in global temperatures

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What causes acid rain?

• High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution

• Fertilizer use

• Pesticide use

• CFCs

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Acid rain can damage

• Drinking water sources

• Aquatic life

• Architecture/buildings

• All options are correct

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The ozone layer protects us from

• UV rays
• CFCs
• Increased atmospheric heat
• Decreased atmospheric heat

The ozone layer is damaged by

• CFCs

• Increase in greenhouse gases

• Increased global temperatures

• Sulfuric and nitric acids

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Greenhouses gases

• Absorb and radiate heat
• Destroy the ozone layer
• Cause respiratory problems
• Create smog

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide
• Methane
• Water vapor
• All answers are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, keep the Earth's temperature stable

• True
• False

Increase in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?

• Carbon dioxide
• Water vapor
• Methane
• Nitric oxides

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Can cause burning of the skin

• Lead
• Particle matter
• Sulfur dioxide
• Nitrogen oxides