WorksheetsCh. 12 Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Primary pollutant
a pollutant released into the air by human activity.
a pollutant formed as a result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
Secondary pollutant
a pollutant released into the air by human activity.
a pollutant formed as a result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
volatile organic compounds (VOC's)
radioactive gas given off by rocks as the uranium in rocks decays.
toxic fumes released by cars, paints, and solvents used in the manufacture of electronic products.
severe indoor air pollution caused by inadequate air circulation.
temperature inversion
silica-fiber products that can cause lung damage.
air pollution that hangs over urban areas and reduces visibility.
an atmospheric condition that traps airborne pollutants near the surface of the Earth and prevents them from dispersing.
Smog
air pollution that hangs over urban areas and reduces visibility.
a pollutant released into the air by human activity.
a pollutant formed as a result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
scrubber
something used to clean a sink.
pollution-control device that removes pollutants by spraying gases with water.
pollution-control devices that traps dust.
sick-building syndrome
severe outdoor air pollution caused by car exhaust.
severe indoor air pollution caused by inadequate air circulation.
air pollution that hangs over urban areas and reduces visibility.
radon
radioactive gas give off by rocks as the uranium in the rocks decays.
toxic fumes release by cars.
toxic fumes released by paints.
asbestos
air pollution that hangs over urban areas and reduces visibility.
toxic fumes released by paint.
silica-fiber products that can cause lung damage.
Acid precipitation
rain, snow, or sleet that has reacted with sulfur or nitrogen oxides.
water vapor with a pH of 9.0
water vapor with a pH of 11.0
As a lake becomes more acidic, fish are harmed not only by the acidity but also by substances that leach out of the soil into water. Which of these toxic substances are leached when conditions are acidic?
copper
iron
calcium
aluminum
What pollutant forms when automobile emissions react with oxygen gas and ultraviolet rays?
ozone
carbon dioxide
radon
sulfur dioxide
Which of the following is often used to remove poisonous gases from industrial emissions before they are released into the atmosphere?
catalytic converters
scrubbers
ventilation
crushed limestone
Noise pollution can cause ______.
high blood pressure
hearing loss
loss of sleep
all of the above
Which of the following statements is true?
World air quality is better today than it was in 1200 CE.
Sea-coal is a clean-burning coal used in medieval England
Air pollution began with the Industrial Revolution.
Air pollution has been recognized as a problem for two thousand years.
Two-thirds of the sulfur dioxide that pollutes the air is produced by ________.
automobile exhaust
industrial boilers
electric power plants
catalytic converters
Which of the following pH measurements of rainwater would indicate acid precipitation?
pH 6.0
pH 4.1
pH 7.3
pH 9.6
Which type of building would most likely have poor indoor air quality?
one in a cool climate with a good ventilation system
one in an urban area where windows are often open
one that is tightly sealed and air-conditioned
one that has not been repainted or recarpeted in several years
Most of the pollution that causes acid precipitation to fall in southeastern Canada is released from ______.
Mexico
central Canada
the midwestern and eastern United States
the southern United States
What contributes most to acid precipitation?
burning of fossil fuels
formaldehyde
radon
all of the above
