Worksheetssmog and VOC's
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 28mins
______________ ______________ is produced when fuels containing sulfur are burned in the presence of oxygen.
Carbon dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Greenhouse gas
The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.
true
false
Which of the following are examples of VOC's ? (Select 3)
paint and paint thinners
gasoline
water vapor
formaldehyde
smog
This primary pollutant creates a reddish brown gas creating photochemical smog and tropospheric ozone.
sulfuric acid
VOC
nitrogen dioxide
particulate matter
This atmospheric compound is critical to the planet in its protection against UV radiation, but when found close to the ground is part of photochemical smog that can cause serious health problems.
particulate matter
carbon monoxide
stratospheric ozone
tropospheric ozone
Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?
the USGS
the USDA
the EPA
the USDOJ
What is the major cause for air pollution?
deforestation
oil spills
transportation
cigarretes
The burning of which fuel is the main source of industrial smog?
Oil
Coal
Natural Gas
Biomass
Common sources of volatile organic compounds include:
Solvents
Paint and Glue
Some Plants
Petroleum
All of the Above
health effects: breathing problems, lung damage
environmental effects: ingredient in acid rain
Health effects: brain and nervous system damage esp. in children. some digestive system damage
Environmental effects: Can harm wildlife
Source: Chemical reaction of VOCs and NOx
Health effects: breathing problems, reduced lung capacity, asthma, eye irritation, reduced resistance to disease
Environmental effects: can damage plants
Source: burning of fossil fuels, cars are a major source
Health effects: lung damage, respiratory system illnesses
Environmental effects: an ingredient of acid precipitation
Health effects: Reduces the ability of blood to bring oxygen to the body cells and tissues.
Environmental effects: May interfere with the breathing of animals
Source: are released from burning fuel (fossil fuels or biomass), solvents, paints glues and other commonly used products. They include benzene, methane, formaldehyde and others
Health effects: In addition to smog (ozone) effects, some are carcinogenic
Environmental effects: affects some plants directly in addition to smog effects
Health effects: nose and throat irritation, lung damage, bronchitis
Environmental effects: the main cause of haze that redues visibility
