6.11 A Air Resources Quiz

The air is an important ​ ​ (a)   and needs to be managed in order to reduce ​ (b)   .

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• source
• ecosystem
• human health
• resource
• pollution

Look at the diagram for how acid rain forms.

• Pollution in the atmosphere affects precipitation which can affect living things and water.

• Pollution in the atmosphere can change precipitation to be more beneficial for plants and ecosystems.

• Pollution that enters the atmosphere always stays in the atmosphere.

• Air resources continually need to be replaced because gas particles are lost during precipitation.

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What is the percentage of emissions from the Transportation sector?

• 25%

• 14%

• 21%

• 6%

What percentage of emissions is attributed to Other Energy?

• 10%

• 21%

• 6%

• 24%

What is the combined percentage of emissions from Buildings and Other Energy?

• 16%

• 20%

• 10%

• 6%

Why are air purifiers often placed on top of skyscrapers?

• To save space on the ground

• Because they look better there

• To filter air that rises with pollutants

• To avoid being stolen

Which of the following is a reason why electricity and heat production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?

• It uses renewable energy sources

• It involves burning fossil fuels

• It is a minor energy sector

• It is highly efficient

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3. Which regulations can the government implement to conserve air resources?

4. Choose two correct answers.

• 1. Manage the amount of fertilizer used on farms

• 1. Ban plastic bag usage in grocery stores

• 1. Mandate increase usage of gas vehicles

• 1. Implement air filters in farms

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3. Which of the following management strategies is the most important to reduce air pollution?

• 1. Developing technologies to reduce emissions from pollution sources.

• 1. Implementing programs to have people keep track of their emissions.

• 1. Increasing technology to measure the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• 1. Finding ways to adapt to lower air quality.

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