AP Environmental Air Pollution

Which of the following pH measurements of rainwater would indicate acid precipitation/rain?

• pH 6.0

• pH 4.1

• pH 7.3

• pH 9.6

Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease

• Asbestos

• Radon

• Lead

• Formaldehyde

Emitted from most manufactured building materials and furniture

• Asbestos

• Radon

• Lead

• Formaldehyde

Where is the "GOOD" ozone located?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

Exposure to too much radon gas can cause

• lung cancer

• sun burn

• blindness

• acne

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The majority of atmospheric mercury is produced by:

• Municipal Waste Incinerators

• Coal burning power plants

• Medical waste

• Runoff from thermometer factories

Mitigated by electrostatic precipitators

• Sulfur Dioxide

• Nitrogen Dioxide

• Acid Deposition

• PM_2.5

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Radon is usually found in this location in your home.

• attic

• basement

• bathroom

• kitchen

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