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Environmental Science Review Part 2

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Primary air pollutants are

a)

pollutants put directly into the air by human activity

b)

anything that enters the atmosphere from any organism

c)

would include photosynthesis and respiration

d)

occur from changes in other pollutants

2.

Secondary Pollutants are

a)

related to clean air

b)

formed directly from industry

c)

part of water pollution

d)

formed when primary pollutants react with each other or other substances.

3.

CO, NOx, PM and SOx are

a)

primary pollutants

b)

secondary pollutants

4.

Ozone is a secondary pollutant formed when emissions from cars react with oxygyen.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Colorless, odorless gas from combustion that interferes with ability to carry oxygen.

a)

Particulate Matter

b)

Carbon Monoxide

c)

Sulfur Dioxide

d)

Nitrogen Dioxide

6.

Formed from burning fossil fuels, affects the lungs, contributes to brown haze and acid rain.

a)

Particulate Matter

b)

Carbon Monoxide

c)

Sulfur Dioxide

d)

Nitrogen Dioxide

7.

Produced when sulfur reacts with oxygen from burning fossil fuels, contributes to acid rain

a)

Particulate Matter

b)

Sulfur dioxide

c)

Carbon Monoxide

d)

Nitrogen Dioxide

8.

Tiny particles of liquid or solid matter from agriculture and fires. Cause respiratory problems

a)

Particulate Matter

b)

Sulfur dioxide

c)

Carbon Monoxide

d)

Nitrogen Dioxide

9.

Acid Rain could have a pH of _____.

a)

7

b)

8.5

c)

4.1

d)

6.8

10.

What is the main contributor to acid precipitation?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Vehicle Exhaust

c)

Ozone

d)

Burning Fossil Fuels

11.

Air pollution is mainly produced by

a)

depleting ozone layer

b)

burning of fuels

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

agriculture

12.

Which is one way automobiles DO NOT contribute to air pollution?

a)

Emit nitrogen oxides from the exhaust

b)

fumes from spilling of gasoline at the pump

c)

producinng VOCs

d)

releasing water vapor

13.

What is the largest producer of primary air pollution?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Vehicles

c)

Electricity Generation

d)

Construction

14.

Which of the following is NOT a secondary pollutant?

a)

VOCs

b)

Smog

c)

ozone

d)

acid rain

15.

Which statement best describes smog?

a)

similar to the greenhouse effect

b)

usually occurs in rural areas

c)

is caused when sulfur oxides react in the atmosphere

d)

chemical reactions that occur when ozone, sun, and exhaust interact in the atmosphere

16.

What would decrease smog?

a)

changing agricultural practices

b)

burning ethanol instead of gasoline

c)

burning coal in a fireplace

d)

moving to a urban area

17.

What is a temperature inversion?

a)

When colder air is on top of warmer air holding it down close to the ground

b)

when the temperatures flip flop during the day

c)

When warmer air is on top of colder air trapping pollutants at the surface.

d)

When it is colder during the day and warmer at night

18.

What is indoor air pollution?

a)

Pollution that impacts the air quality inside a home or building

b)

Pollution that comes from industrial sources.

c)

Pollution that occurs inside of your car

19.

All of the following are qualities that may lead to indoor air pollution except _______.

a)

good ventilation

b)

windows that are often open

c)

cool climate

d)

tightly sealed building with air conditioning

20.

Which indoor air pollutant has been a major problem in schools?

a)

carbon monoxide

b)

asbestos

c)

formaldehyde

d)

ETS

21.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that : found in gas appliances, coal and wood stoves. Irritating to eyes and lungs.

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Nitrogen Dioxide

c)

Mold

d)

Cleaning products

e)

Pesticides

22.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that : kills unwanted pests; can irritate eyes, nose, and throat

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Nitrogen Dioxide

c)

Mold

d)

Cleaning products

e)

Pesticides

23.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that : includes things like bleach or lysol; can irritate respiratory tract and eyes

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Nitrogen Dioxide

c)

Mold

d)

Cleaning products

e)

Pesticides

24.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that : is a colorless, odorless gas that affect the ability of your blood to deliver oxygen

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Nitrogen Dioxide

c)

Mold

d)

Cleaning products

e)

Pesticides

25.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that : is often a problem in homes after water has gotten inside - allergies and respiratory problems

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Nitrogen Dioxide

c)

Mold

d)

Cleaning products

e)

Pesticides

26.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that: Found in household products like plywood as well as cigarettes; headaches dizziness

a)

Formaldehyde

b)

Biological Contaminants

c)

Asbestos

d)

Radon

e)

ETS

27.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that: Radioactive gas that comes up through the foundation of a house - colorless and odorless

a)

Formaldehyde

b)

Biological Contaminants

c)

Asbestos

d)

Radon

e)

ETS

28.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that: are viruses, dander, and dust mites; often cause allergies

a)

Formaldehyde

b)

Biological Contaminants

c)

Asbestos

d)

Radon

e)

ETS

29.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that: comes from cigarettes - has over 30 harmful chemicals

a)

Formaldehyde

b)

Biological Contaminants

c)

Asbestos

d)

Radon

e)

ETS

30.

Pick the indoor air pollutant that: is found in pipe and wall insulation; made of mineral fibers that are linked to lung cancer

a)

Formaldehyde

b)

Biological Contaminants

c)

Asbestos

d)

Radon

e)

ETS

31.

Long term prevailing weather conditions at a particular place are called

a)

Weather

b)

Seasons

c)

Climate

d)

Atomspheric Conditions

32.

How are global warming and climate change different?

a)

Global warming only happens along the equator.

b)

fires, CFCS, precipitation changes dont influence global warming

c)

Global warming is one consequence of climate change

d)

previously these changes happened quickly

33.

Which of the following is true regarding CO2 concentrations since the 1900s?

a)

Concentrations have been consistently increasing.

b)

There are no seasonal fluctuations in CO2 only increase.

c)

CO2 is higher in winter and lower in summer but the highs and lows are both getting further apart

d)

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.

34.

Which impact on climate involves the amount of solar energy received based on closeness or distance to equator.

a)

Circulation

b)

Air Pressure

c)

Latitude

d)

Winds

35.

How has global climate changed in this century?

a)

Increased overall

b)

Decreased overall

c)

Increased then decreased

d)

Not changed

36.

Which of the following are true in terms of ozone depletion?

a)

Thinning over the poles

b)

Due to CFCs

c)

Is seasonal

d)

All of the above are true

37.

The process of warming Earth surface and lower atmosphere is called ______________.

a)

global warming

b)

solar radiation

c)

greenhouse effect

d)

ozone depletion

38.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Methane

c)

Water Vapor

d)

Nitrous Oxide

39.

Greenhouse gases have all the following characteristics except ______________.

a)

They absorb and radiate infrared radiation

b)

They are found in the troposphere

c)

Contribute to warming the lower atmosphere.

d)

convert sunlight into energy

40.

All of the following are consequences of a warmer Earth except _____.

a)

Rising Sea Levels

b)

Growing amount of sea ice

c)

Changing Weather Patterns - ie more intense hurricances

d)

Increase in the number of health related deaths

41.

Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: Will be able to use photosynthesis to decrease the amount of CO2

a)

Seasons

b)

Fossil Fuel Burning

c)

Land Plants

d)

Latitude

e)

Ocean Waters

42.

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.

a)

Seasons

b)

Fossil Fuel Burning

c)

Land Plants

d)

Latitude

e)

Ocean Waters

43.

Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: will vary depending on which quarter of the year you are in

a)

Seasons

b)

Fossil Fuel Burning

c)

Land Plants

d)

Latitude

e)

Ocean Waters

44.

Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: Will increase CO2 levels as it releases the carbon due to burning

a)

Seasons

b)

Fossil Fuel Burning

c)

Land Plants

d)

Latitude

e)

Ocean Waters

45.

Match this statement with the correct effect on CO2 concentrations: Decreases CO2 since can store and absorb a large amount

a)

Seasons

b)

Fossil Fuel Burning

c)

Land Plants

d)

Latitude

e)

Ocean Waters

46.

A nuclear reactor is a structure that

a)

has a vessel for burning magnesium

b)

gives off radioactive gas from the top of the towerr

c)

uses control rods to heat water to make the reaction occur

d)

has a thick walled vessle filled with a cooling fluid that contains fission products.

47.

What would a storage site for nuclear waste need?

a)

to be near a fault line in the Earth

b)

to allow leaking material from the control rods to enter the ground

c)

to be very stable geographically

d)

to be near as many people as possible

48.

All of the follow are advantages of nuclear power except ___.

a)

It is a concentrated energy source

b)

it does not produce greenhouse gases

c)

it has no safety risks

d)

it releases less radioactivity than a coal fired plant

49.

All of the following are disadvantages of nuclear energy except _______.

a)

Hard to safely store wastes

b)

produces air pollution

c)

hard to make a safe reactor

d)

fear of nuclear accidents such as TMI

50.

Energy from a source that is replenished quickly enough to not be used up faster than it can be produced is ______.

a)

passive

b)

nonrenewable

c)

sustainable

d)

renewable

51.

Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:

Disadvantages include habitat loss, soil erosion and air pollution

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

52.

Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:

Can be used to produce methane, make ethanol, and as fuel for cooking

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

53.

Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:

Generates energy from the heat inside the earth - must be able to heat water

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

54.

Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:

Can be found in fuel cells and is very abundant

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

55.

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

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

56.

Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:

Wood and dung are often used as this energy source in developing countries

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

57.

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.

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

58.

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

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

59.

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.

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

60.

Pick the write type of alternative energy for the description:

In developing areas this is generally used for heating and cooking

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

61.

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

a)

Wind

b)

Hydrogen

c)

OTEC

d)

Biomass

e)

Geothermal

62.

Hybrid cars use

a)

use a small efficient gasoline engine and an electric motor

b)

fuel cells

c)

efficient gasoline engine and solar cells

d)

electric motor and fuel cells

63.

New wind turbines are

a)

take up even more land

b)

take a really long time to build

c)

cost effective

d)

inefficient

64.

Which uses less energy - washing clothes in warm or cold water?

a)

warm

b)

cold