APES Unit 7 Test Review

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The cooling of Earth's surface due to the reflection of sunlight by clouds.

• The warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.

• The increase in Earth's temperature due to volcanic eruptions.

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What naturally occurring element in bedrock leads to the formation of radon?

• Uranium-238

• Thorium-232

• Radium-226

• Potassium-40

What is the primary purpose of the Clean Air Act?

• To regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources.

• To promote the use of renewable energy sources.

• To establish a national park system.

• To control water pollution in rivers and lakes.

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What legislation was implemented in the US in the 1970s to set levels for the primary 6 pollutants and improve air quality?

• Clean Air Act

• Clean Water Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Air Quality Improvement Act

How many times more acidic is precipitation in the northeastern United States compared to precipitation in the South Pacific?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

• Organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature and can contribute to air pollution.

• Inorganic substances that are solid at room temperature and do not evaporate easily.

• Gases that are released from solid materials and are harmless to the environment.

• Liquid compounds that are used exclusively in industrial processes.

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What is the impact of photochemical smog on human health?

• It can cause respiratory problems, eye irritation, and other health issues.

• It improves air quality and reduces pollution.

• It has no significant effect on human health.

• It only affects plants and animals.

What are the primary sources of carbon monoxide pollution?

• Incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, vehicle emissions, and industrial processes.

• Complete combustion of fossil fuels only.

• Natural gas emissions from homes and buildings.

• Solar energy production and wind energy generation.

What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

• To protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.

• To promote industrial growth and reduce environmental regulations.

• To oversee the development of new technologies for pollution control.

• To manage national parks and wildlife reserves.

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What is acid rain and how is it formed?

• Precipitation that is significantly more acidic than normal due to the presence of sulfuric and nitric acids, often from industrial emissions.

• Rain that contains high levels of carbon dioxide, making it more acidic than regular rain.

• A type of rain that occurs only in urban areas due to pollution from vehicles.

• Rain that is formed from the evaporation of seawater, which is naturally acidic.

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