AP Environmental Science Air Pollution

What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?

• nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)

• Low pH and Acid

• Lemon Juice and Battery Acid

• Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide

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

• sulfur and particulate matter

• volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

• carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

• none of these answers are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When the Ozone Layer loses Ozone what happens to organisms on the earth's surface?

• They are exposed to Smog

• Nothing happens

• They are exposed to Acid Rain

• They are exposed to Ultraviolet B Radiation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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-LS2-4

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

• Lead

• Ground-level ozone

• Particulate matter

• Nitrogen oxides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen.  Can cause faintness, death.

• Nitrogen oxides

• Ground-level ozone

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide

Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.

• Filters

• Emission reducers

• Scrubbers

• Filter Strips

What is a primary pollutant? 

• pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities

• pollutants that react with other primary pollutants

A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

• Water droplets

• Allergens

• Particulate matter

• Combustibles

Which of the following are examples of VOC's ? (Select 3)

• paint and paint thinners

• gasoline

• water vapor

• formaldehyde

• smog