AP Environmental Unit 7 Air Pollution Vocabulary

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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Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

• Lead

• Ground-level ozone

• Particulate matter

• Nitrogen oxides

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Effect of sulfur dioxide

• Deprives body of oxygen

• Irritates the eyes

• Causes global warming

• Causes acid rain

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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 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 rock can be used to counteract acid rain?

• Limestone

• Calcium

• Granite

• Asbestos

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The 3 main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the US are

• soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires

• soil erosion, volcanoes, and energy production

• industry, transportation, and energy production

• industry, transportation and agriculture

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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

Which of the following is NOT classified as a primary pollutant?  

• Carbon Monoxide

• Nitrogen Oxides

• Sulfur Dioxides

• Ozone

Ozone is a natural component of the Earth’s stratosphere as well as an element of photochemical smog. Ozone also can be an indoor air pollutant. Sources of ozone in homes or offices include:

•  combustion of fossil fuels

• household solvents and cleaning fluids

• photocopying machines, printers, and other high-voltage electrical equipment  

• electrolysis of tap water