AP Environmental Unit 3

Which of the following best describes what causes an El Nino

• El Nino is caused by strong trade winds and weak upwelling

• El Nino is caused by weak trade winds and upwelling

• La Nina is caused by strong trade wind and upwelling

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True or False El Nino causes warmer temperatures in the US

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A pattern of survival over time in which there is high survival throughout most of the life span, but then individuals start to die in large numbers as they approach old age.

• Type i survivorship

• Type ii survivorship

• Type iii survivorship

This country most likely is in which stage of the Demographic Transition Model?

• stage 1

• stage 2

• stage 3

• stage 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

A thermal inversion, which can lead to serious pollution events, occurs when

• warm air close to the surface is blanketed by a layer of cool air that traps pollutants.

• cool air close to the surface is blanketed by a layer of warm air that traps pollutants

• warm air rises, taking pollutants with it.

• cool air rises, taking the pollutants with it

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Catalytic converters in cars have been instrumental in removing which of the following pollutants from vehicle emissions?
I. NO_X
 II. CO
III. SO₄^2–

• I Only

• II only

• I,& II

• I,II,&III

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

• Lead

• Ground-level ozone

• Particulate matter

• Nitrogen oxides

Reactions that are initiated by the sun.

• Photochemical reactions

• Photochemical oxidants

• Volatile organic compounds

• Combustion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Effect of sulfur dioxide

• Deprives body of oxygen

• Irritates the eyes

• Causes global warming

• Causes acid rain

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