AP Environmental Science Atmospheric Pollution

Two major factors involved in the conversion of primary pollutants into secondary pollutants are __________.

• sunlight and water

• sulfates and sunlight

• water and volatile organics

• nitrogen oxides and sulfates

Answer explanation

It is assumed that pollutant chemicals (SO_x, NO_x, and VOCs) are present because the transformation only happens when they are present

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

Which two primary pollutants most often result in acid rain?

• sulfuric dioxide and nitric oxide

• carbon monoxide and VOCs

• ZEVs and VOCs

• carbonic acid and citric acid

Which of the following correctly lists the 6 “criteria” air pollutants as specified under the Clean Air Act?

• Pb, SO₂, NO_X, CO, PM, and tropospheric O₃

• Tropospheric O₃, SO₂, NOX, PM, Pb, and CO₂

• SO₄, NO_X, CO, PM, Pb, and tropospheric O₃

• SO₂, NO_X, CO, Hg, PM, and tropospheric O₃

“Scrubbing” is a technique used to:

• collect particulates produced by coal-burning power plants

• control carbon monoxide production in automobiles

• control sulfur emissions in the exhaust from a power plant

• remove carbon dioxide from the exhaust of a power plant

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

• Lead

• Ground-level ozone

• Particulate matter

• Nitrogen oxides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Reactions that are initiated by the sun.

• Photochemical reactions

• Photochemical oxidants

• Volatile organic compounds

• Combustion

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

Effect of sulfur dioxide

• Deprives body of oxygen

• Irritates the eyes

• Causes global warming

• Causes acid rain

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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