7 Managing the Atmosphere Quizs

primary air pollutant

• An air pollutant emitted directly from the source.

• An air pollutant that forms in the atmosphere from chemical reactions.

• A pollutant that is removed from the air by natural processes.

• A pollutant that is only harmful in large quantities.

acid deposition

• A mix of air pollutants that deposit from the atmosphere acidic wet deposition (with a pH < 5.6) or acidic dry deposition

• A process where water vapor condenses into clouds

• The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• A method of soil erosion caused by heavy rainfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

dry acid deposition

• Atmospheric pollution deposited on Earth´s surface in the absence of moisture, like dust or gases

• A type of precipitation that occurs when acidic gases dissolve in rainwater

• The process of acid rain falling on the ground

• A method of controlling air pollution through chemical reactions

ground-level ozone

• Forms when NOx and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react in the presence of sunlight

• Is a type of greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere

• Is produced by the combustion of fossil fuels in power plants

• Is a natural gas released from volcanic eruptions

wet acid deposition

• Atmospheric pollution deposited on Earth´s surface as precipitation such as snow, rain, hail, and fog

• A type of soil erosion caused by heavy rainfall

• The process of water evaporating from the Earth's surface

• A method of treating wastewater before it is released into the environment

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

PM10

• Particulate matter of diameter of 10 micrometers or smaller, which can be inhaled.

• Particulate matter of diameter of 5 micrometers or smaller, which can be inhaled.

• Particulate matter of diameter of 10 millimeters or smaller, which can be inhaled.

• Particulate matter of diameter of 10 micrometers or larger, which cannot be inhaled.

polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs)

• Stratospheric clouds that form over the equator in summer.

• Stratospheric clouds that form over the poles in winter at altitudes of between 15,000 meters and 25,000 meters.

• Stratospheric clouds that are primarily composed of ice crystals and form at low altitudes.

• Stratospheric clouds that are formed by volcanic eruptions and are found at high altitudes.

particulates

• Solid particles and liquid droplets in the air.

• Gaseous emissions from vehicles and factories.

• Water vapor present in the atmosphere.

• Organic compounds released from plants.

photochemical smog

• A mixture of air pollutants and particulates formed by the reaction of carbon dioxide and water vapor in the atmosphere

• A mixture of air pollutants and particulates, including ground level ozone, that is formed when oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react in the presence of sunlight

• A type of fog that occurs in cold weather and is composed mainly of water droplets

• A phenomenon caused by the accumulation of dust and pollen in the air during dry seasons

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

ozone

• O2, a colorless gas found naturally in the troposphere

• O3, a colorless gas found naturally in the stratosphere and formed from oxygen by UV light

• CO2, a colorless gas produced by burning fossil fuels

• N2, a colorless gas that makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere