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WorksheetsEnvironmental Science Review Part 2
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 21mins
Primary air pollutants are
pollutants put directly into the air by human activity
anything that enters the atmosphere from any organism
would include photosynthesis and respiration
occur from changes in other pollutants
Secondary Pollutants are
related to clean air
formed directly from industry
part of water pollution
formed when primary pollutants react with each other or other substances.
CO, NOx, PM and SOx are
primary pollutants
secondary pollutants
Ozone is a secondary pollutant formed when emissions from cars react with oxygyen.
True
False
Colorless, odorless gas from combustion that interferes with ability to carry oxygen.
Particulate Matter
Carbon Monoxide
Sulfur Dioxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Formed from burning fossil fuels, affects the lungs, contributes to brown haze and acid rain.
Particulate Matter
Carbon Monoxide
Sulfur Dioxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Produced when sulfur reacts with oxygen from burning fossil fuels, contributes to acid rain
Particulate Matter
Sulfur dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Tiny particles of liquid or solid matter from agriculture and fires. Cause respiratory problems
Particulate Matter
Sulfur dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Acid Rain could have a pH of _____.
7
8.5
4.1
6.8
What is the main contributor to acid precipitation?
Agriculture
Vehicle Exhaust
Ozone
Burning Fossil Fuels
Air pollution is mainly produced by
depleting ozone layer
burning of fuels
volcanic eruptions
agriculture
Which is one way automobiles DO NOT contribute to air pollution?
Emit nitrogen oxides from the exhaust
fumes from spilling of gasoline at the pump
producinng VOCs
releasing water vapor
What is the largest producer of primary air pollution?
Agriculture
Vehicles
Electricity Generation
Construction
Which of the following is NOT a secondary pollutant?
VOCs
Smog
ozone
acid rain
Which statement best describes smog?
similar to the greenhouse effect
usually occurs in rural areas
is caused when sulfur oxides react in the atmosphere
chemical reactions that occur when ozone, sun, and exhaust interact in the atmosphere
What would decrease smog?
changing agricultural practices
burning ethanol instead of gasoline
burning coal in a fireplace
moving to a urban area
What is a temperature inversion?
When colder air is on top of warmer air holding it down close to the ground
when the temperatures flip flop during the day
When warmer air is on top of colder air trapping pollutants at the surface.
When it is colder during the day and warmer at night
What is indoor air pollution?
Pollution that impacts the air quality inside a home or building
Pollution that comes from industrial sources.
Pollution that occurs inside of your car
All of the following are qualities that may lead to indoor air pollution except _______.
good ventilation
windows that are often open
cool climate
tightly sealed building with air conditioning
Which indoor air pollutant has been a major problem in schools?
carbon monoxide
asbestos
formaldehyde
ETS
Pick the indoor air pollutant that : found in gas appliances, coal and wood stoves. Irritating to eyes and lungs.
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Mold
Cleaning products
Pesticides
Pick the indoor air pollutant that : kills unwanted pests; can irritate eyes, nose, and throat
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Mold
Cleaning products
Pesticides
Pick the indoor air pollutant that : includes things like bleach or lysol; can irritate respiratory tract and eyes
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Mold
Cleaning products
Pesticides
Pick the indoor air pollutant that : is a colorless, odorless gas that affect the ability of your blood to deliver oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Mold
Cleaning products
Pesticides
Pick the indoor air pollutant that : is often a problem in homes after water has gotten inside - allergies and respiratory problems
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen Dioxide
Mold
Cleaning products
Pesticides
Pick the indoor air pollutant that: Found in household products like plywood as well as cigarettes; headaches dizziness
Formaldehyde
Biological Contaminants
Asbestos
Radon
ETS
Pick the indoor air pollutant that: Radioactive gas that comes up through the foundation of a house - colorless and odorless
Formaldehyde
Biological Contaminants
Asbestos
Radon
ETS
Pick the indoor air pollutant that: are viruses, dander, and dust mites; often cause allergies
Formaldehyde
Biological Contaminants
Asbestos
Radon
ETS
Pick the indoor air pollutant that: comes from cigarettes - has over 30 harmful chemicals
Formaldehyde
Biological Contaminants
Asbestos
Radon
ETS
Pick the indoor air pollutant that: is found in pipe and wall insulation; made of mineral fibers that are linked to lung cancer
Formaldehyde
Biological Contaminants
Asbestos
Radon
ETS
Long term prevailing weather conditions at a particular place are called
Weather
Seasons
Climate
Atomspheric Conditions
How are global warming and climate change different?
Global warming only happens along the equator.
fires, CFCS, precipitation changes dont influence global warming
Global warming is one consequence of climate change
previously these changes happened quickly
Which of the following is true regarding CO2 concentrations since the 1900s?
Concentrations have been consistently increasing.
There are no seasonal fluctuations in CO2 only increase.
CO2 is higher in winter and lower in summer but the highs and lows are both getting further apart
CO2 is higher in winter and lower in summer but the winter highs are getting higher and the summer lows are not falling as low.
Which impact on climate involves the amount of solar energy received based on closeness or distance to equator.
Circulation
Air Pressure
Latitude
Winds
How has global climate changed in this century?
Increased overall
Decreased overall
Increased then decreased
Not changed
Which of the following are true in terms of ozone depletion?
Thinning over the poles
Due to CFCs
Is seasonal
All of the above are true
The process of warming Earth surface and lower atmosphere is called ______________.
global warming
solar radiation
greenhouse effect
ozone depletion
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Oxygen
Methane
Water Vapor
Nitrous Oxide
Greenhouse gases have all the following characteristics except ______________.
They absorb and radiate infrared radiation
They are found in the troposphere
Contribute to warming the lower atmosphere.
convert sunlight into energy
All of the following are consequences of a warmer Earth except _____.
Rising Sea Levels
Growing amount of sea ice
Changing Weather Patterns - ie more intense hurricances
Increase in the number of health related deaths
Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: Will be able to use photosynthesis to decrease the amount of CO2
Seasons
Fossil Fuel Burning
Land Plants
Latitude
Ocean Waters
Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: Impact varies depending on how close or far you are from the equator. Wind patterns also play a role.
Seasons
Fossil Fuel Burning
Land Plants
Latitude
Ocean Waters
Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: will vary depending on which quarter of the year you are in
Seasons
Fossil Fuel Burning
Land Plants
Latitude
Ocean Waters
Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: Will increase CO2 levels as it releases the carbon due to burning
Seasons
Fossil Fuel Burning
Land Plants
Latitude
Ocean Waters
Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: Decreases CO2 since can store and absorb a large amount
Seasons
Fossil Fuel Burning
Land Plants
Latitude
Ocean Waters
A nuclear reactor is a structure that
has a vessel for burning magnesium
gives off radioactive gas from the top of the towerr
uses control rods to heat water to make the reaction occur
has a thick walled vessle filled with a cooling fluid that contains fission products.
What would a storage site for nuclear waste need?
to be near a fault line in the Earth
to allow leaking material from the control rods to enter the ground
to be very stable geographically
to be near as many people as possible
All of the follow are advantages of nuclear power except ___.
It is a concentrated energy source
it does not produce greenhouse gases
it has no safety risks
it releases less radioactivity than a coal fired plant
All of the following are disadvantages of nuclear energy except _______.
Hard to safely store wastes
produces air pollution
hard to make a safe reactor
fear of nuclear accidents such as TMI
Energy from a source that is replenished quickly enough to not be used up faster than it can be produced is ______.
passive
nonrenewable
sustainable
renewable
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
Disadvantages include habitat loss, soil erosion and air pollution
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
Can be used to produce methane, make ethanol, and as fuel for cooking
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
Generates energy from the heat inside the earth - must be able to heat water
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
Can be found in fuel cells and is very abundant
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
This technology uses a vacuum to boil water at lower temperatures when at low pressure
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
Wood and dung are often used as this energy source in developing countries
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
Gets its energy by pumping heated water or steam from geothermal reservoirs and using it to power a turbine.
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
Energy source that can be burned as a fuel or produce electricity chemically - very abundant
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
It is hard to transport the energy produced from this source from the rural areas where it is usually located due to needing space to urban centers.
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
In developing areas this is generally used for heating and cooking
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:
One disadvantage of this source is that is is inefficient due to having to use 1/3 of the energy produced to pump cold water
Wind
Hydrogen
OTEC
Biomass
Geothermal
Hybrid cars use
use a small efficient gasoline engine and an electric motor
fuel cells
efficient gasoline engine and solar cells
electric motor and fuel cells
New wind turbines are
take up even more land
take a really long time to build
cost effective
inefficient
Which uses less energy - washing clothes in warm or cold water?
warm
cold
