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Air Pollution: Mastery Test

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

David works at an adhesive manufacturing plant. Which industrial solvent is he likely to use?

a)

ozone

b)

carbon

c)

nitrogen oxide

d)

methyl chloroform

2.

What is ozone?

a)

dissolved oxygen

b)

the main catalyst in photosynthesis

c)

a type of oxygen

d)

a form of calcium carbonate

3.

What is the color of ozone?

a)

pale blue

b)

bright yellow

c)

pale green

d)

white

4.

Which of the following criteria can help Linda classify gases as greenhouse gases?

a)

gas molecules having three or more atoms

b)

gas molecules having a minimum of two molecules

c)

gas molecules having at least one oxygen atom

d)

gas molecules having at least one carbon atom

5.

How does the Earth release energy back into the atmosphere?

a)

by emitting it as ultraviolet radiation

b)

by emitting it as infrared radiation

c)

by blocking UV-B radiation

d)

by increasing sea levels

6.

What causes damage to the ozone layer?


Jenny has appealed to the local government to ban the use of aerosol room fresheners because they contain (a)   , which can damage the ozone layer.


H2O, CO2, flagellant, CFC's

7.

Type the correct answer in the box. Spell all words correctly.


What is Teddy's organization trying to accomplish?


Teddy is working for a nonprofit organization that urges people to stop using products with CFCs. Through this initiative, Teddy's organization hopes to reduce the concentration of (a)   in the atmosphere.


CO2, Chlorine, Nitrogen, Cow Farts

8.

Type the correct answer in the box. Spell all words correctly.


What is melting of ice caps an outcome of?


Melting of ice caps is an outcome of (a)   .


You should know this one.

9.
What can humans do to reduce the effects of acid rain?
a)
Develop Alternate Energy Sources (Solar Power, Wind Energy)
b)
Use Less Energy
c)
Stop Burning Fossil Fuels
d)
All of the Answers are Correct
10.

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

a)

true

b)

false

11.
An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles. 
a)
combustion chamber
b)
electrostatic precipitator
c)
scrubber
d)
catalytic converter
12.

Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?

a)

the USGS

b)

the USDA

c)

the EPA

d)

the USDOJ

13.

What is the major cause for air pollution?

a)

deforestation

b)

oil spills

c)

transportation

d)

cigarretes