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AP ES Unit 7: Atmospheric Pollution

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Emissions created through human activities are considered
a)
anthropogenic
b)
biogenic
2.
Ozone and acid rain are both pollutants formed through reactions in the atmosphere. This makes them
a)
primary air pollutants
b)
secondary air pollutants 
c)
atmospheric transport
d)
atmospheric deposition
3.
The chemicals released directly into the air from factories and vehicles would be considered
a)
primary air pollutants
b)
secondary air pollutants
c)
atmospheric transport
d)
atmospheric deposition 
4.
This colorless, odorless gas can be deadly if breathed in. It is produced by incomplete combustion (not enough oxygen).
a)
SO2
b)
CO
c)
NO
d)
NO2
5.
The general term for air pollution that reduces visibility, especially in cities. 
a)
atmospheric transport
b)
pollution 
c)
smog
d)
wet scrubber
6.

A secondary pollutant is __________________.

a)

a minor pollutant released by a factory

b)

a pollutant that develops water a chemical reaction with chemicals normally present in the atmosphere

c)

emitted into the troposphere in a form that is directly harmful

d)

none of the above

7.

Produced by burning fossil fuels

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Sulfur Dioxide

c)

Nitrogen Dioxide

d)

Phytochemical Oxidant

8.
The principal component of smog
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
a)
Pb
b)
CO
c)
SO2
d)
O3
9.

what is a primary pollutant?

a)

it is not directly emitted, but forms when pollutants react in the atmosphere.

b)

a pollutant that is emitted from a source.

10.
What causes acid rain?
a)
High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution
b)
Fertilizer use
c)
Pesticide use
d)
CFCs
11.
Acid rain can damage
a)
Drinking water sources
b)
Aquatic life
c)
Architecture/buildings
d)
All options are correct
12.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Water vapor
d)
All answers are correct
13.
Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant
a)
Lead
b)
Ground-level ozone
c)
Particulate matter
d)
Nitrogen oxides
14.
Which of the following is an example of a primary pollutant?
a)
Acid rain
b)
Sick building syndrome
c)
Carbon monoxide
d)
Asbestos
15.
A type of pollution found both indoors and outdoors, which includes pollen, dander, soot, carbon, and dust.
a)
Water droplets
b)
Allergens
c)
Particulate matter
d)
Combustibles
16.
What is air pollution?
a)
Any harmful substance that builds up in the air 
b)
pollen, dust, gases
c)
industrial pollution
d)
chemicals in the water
17.

Which of the following are examples of VOC's ? select 3

a)

paint and paint thinners

b)

gasoline

c)

water vapor

d)

formaldehyde

e)

smog

18.

Which ones are consider primary air pollutants?

a)

Nitrogen oxides

b)

Sulfur dioxides

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

all are correct!!!!

19.

Volcanic eruptions and emissions from vegetation are the natural causes of which phenomenon?

a)

acid rain

b)

ozone layer depletion

c)

ozone layer hole

d)

global warming

e)

increase in sea levels

20.

Jenny is learning about the importance of the ozone layer. She was upset to know that there is a depletion of the ozone layer and human activities are adding to it. While she decides to spread awareness on the effects of pollution and reasons to curb it, she cannot do anything about the natural process of ozone depletion. What is the natural process that is causing the depletion of the ozone layer?

a)

natural processes that ensure ecological balance

b)

burning of fossil fuel

c)

UV rays reacting with O2 molecules

d)

the carbon cycle

e)

the oxygen cycle

21.

Which devices trap suspended particles in air by spraying water and other liquids?

a)

wet scrubbers

b)

catalytic converters

c)

cyclones

d)

baghouse filters

e)

pumps

22.

What compound is a reddish brown gas that gives photochemical smog its distinctive color?

a)

nitrogen dioxide

b)

nitrous oxide

c)

carbon monoxide

d)

nitric oxide

23.

What is the intermediate form of nitrogen oxide that results from soil denitrification?

a)

nitrogen dioxide

b)

nitrous oxide

c)

carbons monoxide

d)

nitric oxide

24.

This is the deposition of wet acidic solutions or dry acidic particles from the air.

a)

chlorofluorocarbons

b)

acid precipitation

c)

photochemical oxidants

25.

This occurs when a stable layer of warmer air lies above cooler air.

a)

aesthetic degradation

b)

synergistic effects

c)

temperature inversion

26.

These are organic chemicals that evaporate easily or exist as gases in the air.

a)

ambient air

b)

volatile organic compounds

c)

aerosols

27.

Which below can be considered an air pollutant?

a)

chemicals

b)

particulates

c)

microbes

d)

odorless gases

e)

all of these

28.

Which is NOT an air pollutant address by the Clean Air Act of 1970?

a)

O3

b)

CO

c)

NOx

d)

CH4

e)

All of these were addressed by the Clean Air Act

29.

Which is NOT a source of SO2?

a)

combustion of fossil fuels

b)

volcanic eruptions

c)

forest fires

d)

lightning

e)

none of these are sources of SO2

30.

Which below is considered an air pollutant?

a)

stratospheric ozone

b)

tropospheric ozone

c)

exospheric ozone

d)

mesospheric ozone

e)

thermospheric ozone

31.

What is TRUE of carbon monoxide?

a)

It is CO2

b)

It is an odorless gas

c)

It has a purple color

d)

It is the product of complete combustion

e)

None of these are true

32.

Which is false of carbon dioxide?

a)

It is CO2

b)

It is colorless

c)

It is odorless

d)

It is a greenhouse gas

e)

It is the product of photosynthesis

33.

Which below is a source of particulate matter?

a)

burning wood

b)

dust from gravel roads

c)

volcanoes

d)

forest fires

e)

all of these are sources of particulate matter

34.

Photochemical smog results from a reaction between

a)

nitrogen, oxygen and sunlight

b)

nitrogen, carbon and sunlight

c)

oxygen, water and lead

d)

sunlight, sulfur and carbon

e)

carbon, hydrogen, and methane

35.

Volcanic eruptions can be sources of air pollution

a)

True

b)

False

36.
The general term for air pollution that reduces visibility, especially in cities. 
a)
atmospheric transport
b)
pollution 
c)
smog
d)
wet scrubber
37.
What causes acid rain?
a)
High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution
b)
Fertilizer use
c)
Pesticide use
d)
CFCs
38.
Combines with other pollutants to form acid rain
a)
Nitrogen oxides & sulfur dioxide
b)
Particulate matter & lead
c)
Nitrogen oxides & ground-level ozone
d)
Sulfur dioxide & ground-level ozone
39.
Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.
a)
Filters
b)
Emission reducers
c)
Scrubbers
d)
Filter Strips
40.
An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles. 
a)
combustion chamber
b)
electrostatic precipitator
c)
scrubber
d)
catalytic converter
41.

This primary pollutant creates a reddish brown gas creating photochemical smog and tropospheric ozone.

a)

sulfuric acid

b)

VOC

c)

nitrogen dioxide

d)

particulate matter

42.

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

a)

nitric oxides

b)

smog

c)

sulfur dioxide

d)

volatile organic compounds

43.

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

44.

What is the major cause for air pollution?

a)

deforestation

b)

oil spills

c)

transportation

d)

cigarretes

45.

What is the unit that is used to measure the intensity of sound?

a)

decibel

b)

frequency

c)

Hertz

d)

wavelength

46.

Which one is not a cause of noise pollution?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.
Source: formerly in gasoline, paint, smelters, some batteries
Health effects: brain and nervous system damage esp. in children. some digestive system damage
Environmental effects: Can harm wildlife
a)
SO2
b)
NOx
c)
Pb
d)
CO
48.
  A smog forming chemical
Source: burning of fossil fuels, cars are a major source
Health effects: lung damage, respiratory system illnesses
Environmental effects: an ingredient of acid precipitation
a)
NOx
b)
CO
c)
Pb
d)
VOCs
49.
source: burning of coal and oil, esp. coal from E. US some industrial processes
health effects: breathing problems, lung damage
environmental effects: ingredient in acid rain
a)
NOx
b)
SO2
c)
CO
d)
particulate matter
50.
A smog forming group of molecules
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
a)
PM (particulate matter)
b)
VOCs
c)
CO
d)
Pb
51.
Source burning of wood, diesel and other fuels, agriculture (plowing, burning off fields), unpaved roads , some industry
Health effects: nose and throat irritation, lung damage, bronchitis
Environmental effects: the main cause of haze that redues visibility
a)
VOCs
b)
O3
c)
particulate matter (PM)
d)
SO2
52.
Which of the following substances is an colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas?
a)
carbon monoxide
b)
radon
c)
ozone
d)
asbestos
53.
Radon gas is most harmful to which part of the body?
a)
Eyes
b)
Lungs
c)
Heart
d)
Kidneys
54.
Which is NOT an example of a way to help prevent radon gas in homes?
a)
Sealing cracks
b)
Ventilation
c)
Plastic in crawlspace
d)
Air fresheners
55.
When a building has bad air quality, it has something called
a)
Sick building syndrome
b)
Radon
c)
Carbon monoxide
d)
Smog
56.
Which outdoor air pollutant is also a significant indoor air pollutant?
a)
sulfur dioxide
b)
carbon monoxide
c)
ozone
d)
lead
57.

Electrostatic precipitators can be used to remove this type of air pollutant.

a)

volatile organic compounds

b)

sulfur dioxide

c)

particulate matter

d)

ground level ozone

58.

Criteria pollutant that has been reduced the MOST by actions taken after the Clean Air Act was passed. Removing this from gasoline had the biggest impact.

a)

Sulfur dioxide SO2

b)

Lead Pb

c)

Carbon monoxide CO

d)

Nitrogen dioxide NO2

59.

Catalytic converters are used to reduce these specific gases from the exhaust of vehicles.

a)

CO and SO2

b)

SO2 and NO2

c)

CO and NO2

d)

SO2 and Lead

60.
What is the single biggest contributor to the reduction in atmospheric lead levels since 1980?
a)
Scrubbers in power plant smokestacks.
b)
Vapor locks on automobile gas tanks.
c)
The removal of lead from gasoline.
d)
The removal of lead from water pipes.
61.
What type of home is most at-risk to increased air lead levels?
a)
Older homes
b)
Newer homes
c)
Homes near the coast
d)
Homes in rural areas
62.
What is one way to reduce indoor CO levels?
a)
Only use gas-burning stoves and furnaces.
b)
Decrease ventilation from gas-burning appliances.
c)
Reduce use of electric water heaters.
d)
Fix leaks in your chimney or furnace exhaust.
63.
What is the primary source of atmospheric SO2?
a)
Automobiles
b)
Coal-fired power plants
c)
Steel manufacturing
d)
Strip-mining operations
64.
What is one environmental impact of increased SO2 emissions?
a)
Increased water pH
b)
Eutrophication of lakes
c)
Increased protein production in plants.
d)
Acidification of soil
65.
What is the primary source of NO2 pollution?
a)
Use of natural gas furnaces in homes.
b)
Automobiles
c)
Concrete production
d)
Off-gassing from fertilizers.
66.
Ozone in the troposphere is __________.  Ozone in the stratosphere is _________.
a)
bad, good
b)
good, bad
c)
bad, bad
d)
good, good
67.
Which of the following is NOT a Criteria Air Pollutant?
a)
Particulates
b)
CO2
c)
NO2
d)
Lead
68.

Acid Rain is a ____ problem because ____.

a)

Local because the acid clouds don't move very far.

b)

Local because the pollution that creates the acid rain doesn't move very far from its source.

c)

Regional because the acid clouds can travel several hundred miles.

d)

Regional because the pollution that creates the acid rain can move several hundred miles before precipitating.

69.

The direct uptake by the ground of pollutants in particles, aerosols, and gases in the absence of precipitation, is...

a)

dry deposition

b)

wet deposition

c)

acid rain

70.

Scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators help industries meet the requirements of this

a)

Air Pollution Act

b)

Temperature Inversion Act

c)

Clean Air Act

71.

Which of the following is true of air pollution and human health?

a)

years of research link air pollution to lung diseases

b)

air pollution is listed often as cause of death

c)

there are no health effects from polluted air

d)

healthy adults do not need to worry about air pollution

72.
The pattern of air during thermal inversion is
a)
warm- cold- warm
b)
cold- warm- cold
c)
there is no pattern, it is only cold
73.
How does air pollution move during thermal inversion?
a)
Thermal inversion makes pollution very still
b)
Pollution travels very fast in cold air
c)
There is no pollution during thermal inversion
74.

The burning of which fuel is the main source of industrial smog?

a)

Oil

b)

Coal

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Biomass

75.

What are 4 characteristics of urban areas with high levels of photochemical smog?

a)

Calm winds, dry weather, sunny, many industries and vehicles

b)

High winds, wet weather, cloudy, many industries and vehicles

c)

Located in a basin or surrounded by mountains

d)

Located in a basin or surrounded by mountains, calm winds, dry weather, sunny, many industries and vehicles

e)

All of the above

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