Air Pollution

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

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.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Effect of sulfur dioxide

• Deprives body of oxygen

• Irritates the eyes

• Causes global warming

• Causes acid rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

Which city, state or country produces most air pollution per year

• China

• UTAH

• Russia

• Middle East

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

These have no emissions from tailpipes or gasoline

• Hybrid vehicles

• Zero emissions vehicles

• Internal combustion vehicles

• All have emissions

Emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease

• indoor air pollution

• long-term effects of air pollution

• short-term effects of air pollution

• sick-building syndrome

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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