AP Environmental Unit 7 Air Pollution Vocabulary

An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles. 

• combustion chamber

• electrostatic precipitator

• scrubber

• catalytic converter

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

What is a primary pollutant? 

• pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities

• pollutants that react with other primary pollutants

A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.

• Water droplets

• Allergens

• Particulate matter

• Combustibles

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Electrostatic precipitators can be used to remove this type of air pollutant.

• volatile organic compounds

• sulfur dioxide

• particulate matter

• ground level ozone

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

• nitric oxides

• smog

• sulfur dioxide

• volatile organic compounds

What is a secondary pollutant? 

• pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities

• pollutants that react with other primary pollutants

Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease

• Asbestos

• Radon

• Lead

• Formaldehyde

Emitted from most manufactured building materials and furniture

• Asbestos

• Radon

• Lead

• Formaldehyde

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Of the following cities, which regularly experiences the worst levels of photochemical smog that is enhanced by thermal inversions?

• New York City, NY

• Los Angeles, California

• Portland, Oregon

• Atlanta, Georgia

Where is the "GOOD" ozone located?

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere