WorksheetsAir Pollution
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 35mins
______________ ______________ is produced when fuels containing sulfur are burned in the presence of oxygen.
Carbon dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Greenhouse gas
Source of carbon monoxide
Incomplete combustion of fossil fuels
Combustion of fossil fuels
Decomposition of plant and animal matters
Photochemical reaction of CO2
What is a primary pollutant?
pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
pollutants that react with other primary pollutants or natural substances
A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.
Water droplets
Allergens
Particulate matter
Combustibles
Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?
nitric oxides
ozone
sulfur dioxide
volatile organic compounds
What is a secondary pollutant?
pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
pollutants that react with other primary pollutants or natural substances
Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?
the USGS
the USDA
the EPA
the USDOJ
Which of the following is an example of a primary pollutant?
Acid rain
Ozone
Carbon monoxide
Smog
Noise pollution can cause
high blood pressure.
loss of sleep.
hearing loss.
All of the above
The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT
emphysema. (hardening of lungs)
lung cancer.
headaches.
heart disease.
Exposure to too much radon gas can cause
lung cancer
sun burn
blindness
acne
Radon is usually found in this location in your home.
attic
basement
bathroom
kitchen
What is the unit that is used to measure the intensity of sound?
decibel
frequency
Hertz
wavelength
According to the study of World Health Organization, among teenagers and young adults, aged 12-35 years old, around 50% are exposed to unsafe levels of sound from _____.
damaging sounds of concerts
transportation sounds
daily exposure to television sound
personal audio devices
Light pollution makes it difficult to see the stars
True
False
What pollution control device removes particulate matter (PM) from industry smokestacks?
Catalytic Converters
Electrostatic Precipitators
Scrubbers
What is the threshold of pain?
85 dB
100 dB
120 dB
160 dB
When was the Clean Air Act passed?
1948
1970
1973
1985
Why is light pollution a problem? Select ALL that apply.
Can cause energy waste.
Can cause sea turtles who hatch not to make it to the sea.
Can cause vision loss.
Can cause birds to fly into buildings.
Which of the following is NOT a MOBILE source of air pollution?
Petroleum Refineries
Ocean-Going Vessels and Large Ships
Recreational Vehicles
Lawn and Garden Equipment
What pollution control device removes gasses from industry smokestacks?
Catalytic Converters
Electrostatic Precipitators
Scrubbers
What is a temperature inversion?
When warmer air is on top of cooler air, trapping pollution in the cooler layer.
When cooler air is on top of warmer air, trapping pollution in the warmer layer.
When warmer air is on top of cooler air, trapping pollution in the warmer layer.
When cooler air is on top of warmer air, trapping pollution in the cooler layer.
Temperature inversions are worse...
on top of mountains.
in valleys.
near oceans.
in deserts.
What pollution control device removes pollutants from car tailpipes?
Catalytic Converters
Electrostatic Precipitators
Scrubbers
Which of the following is a ZEV?
Waste Management garbage truck that runs on ethanol
Prius hybrid vehicle
Tesla electric vehicle
Ford F-150
