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Which of the following is NOT a component of a successful pollution monitoring system?  

• Plan  

• Do  

• Ignore  

• Check  

What is the primary purpose of air sampling in pollution monitoring?  

• To increase production efficiency  

• To reduce costs of manufacturing  

• To promote environmental awareness  

•  identify and measure air pollutants  

Catalytic converters in vehicles are designed to increase the amount of nitrogen oxides emitted into the air.  

• True

• False

Which of the following is a common method for controlling air pollution?  

• Particle scrubbers  

• Incineration  

• Landfilling  

• Deforestation  

The primary treatment of wastewater involves the removal of gross solids such as plastics and food scraps.  

• True

• False

What does the "Act" phase in the pollution monitoring cycle entail?  

• Implementing new regulations  

• Revising the plan based on the check results  

• Collecting data for analysis  

• Setting new emission standards  

Nitrous oxides are produced during the combustion of fossil fuels and can contribute to acid rain.  

• True

• False

What is the main goal of wastewater treatment?  

• To increase water temperature  

• To create solid waste  

• To dilute contaminants  

• To recycle water for safe use  

Which air pollution control technology reduces nitrogen oxides emissions during combustion?  

• Baghouse  

• Catalytic Converters  

• NOx Burners  

• Particle Scrubbers  

The "Check" phase in a pollution monitoring system involves implementing the plan without any data collection.  

• True

• False