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Air pollution review

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?
a)
nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)
b)
Low pH and Acid
c)
Lemon Juice and Battery Acid
d)
Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide
2.

Smog or ground ozone forms in the troposphere. Which pollutants are most responsible for smog or ground ozone?

a)

sulfur and particulate matter

b)

volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

c)

carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

d)

none of these answers are correct

3.
CFC's cause harm to our 
a)
Troposphere
b)
Inversion Layer
c)
Ozone Layer
d)
Carbon Dioxide
4.

Where is the Ozone Layer found in our atmosphere?

a)

Troposphere (lower portion)

b)

Stratosphere (upper portion)

5.

When the Ozone Layer loses Ozone what happens to organisms on the earth's surface?

a)

They are exposed to Smog

b)

Nothing happens

c)

They are exposed to Acid Rain

d)

They are exposed to Ultraviolet B Radiation

6.
A metallic element that can cause brain damage
a)
Lead
b)
Particulate matter
c)
Ground-level ozone
d)
Nitrogen oxides
7.
Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant
a)
Lead
b)
Ground-level ozone
c)
Particulate matter
d)
Nitrogen oxides
8.
A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen.  Can cause faintness, death.
a)
Nitrogen oxides
b)
Ground-level ozone
c)
Carbon monoxide
d)
Sulfur dioxide
9.

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

a)

true

b)

false

10.
Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.
a)
Filters
b)
Emission reducers
c)
Scrubbers
d)
Filter Strips
11.
An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles. 
a)
combustion chamber
b)
electrostatic precipitator
c)
scrubber
d)
catalytic converter
12.
What is a primary pollutant? 
a)
pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
b)
pollutants that react with other primary pollutants
13.

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

14.

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

a)

nitric oxides

b)

smog

c)

sulfur dioxide

d)

volatile organic compounds

15.
What is a secondary pollutant? 
a)
pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
b)
pollutants that react with other primary pollutants
16.

Which of the following pH measurements of rainwater would indicate acid precipitation/rain?

a)

pH 6.0

b)

pH 4.1

c)

pH 7.3

d)

pH 9.6

17.

Which range indicates a base/alkaline?

a)

1-6

b)

8-14

18.

What areas are more likely to experience temperature inversions?

a)

small cities in the mountains

b)

large cities in valleys

c)

large cities near oceans

d)

small cities near a river

19.
Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease
a)
Asbestos
b)
Radon
c)
Lead
d)
Formaldehyde
20.
The 3 main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the US are
a)
soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires
b)
soil erosion, volcanoes, and energy production
c)
industry, transportation, and energy production
d)
industry, transportation and agriculture
21.

Exposure to too much radon gas can cause

a)

lung cancer

b)

sun burn

c)

blindness

d)

acne

22.

Radon is usually found in this location in your home.

a)

attic

b)

basement

c)

bathroom

d)

kitchen

23.

The lowest layer in the atmosphere - where trees grow and weather takes place.

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesopshere

d)

treeosphere

24.

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

25.

Which of the following is an example of a primary pollutant?

a)

Acid rain

b)

Ozone

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

Asbestos

26.
Which two primary pollutants most often result in acid rain?
a)
sulfuric dioxide and nitric oxide
b)
carbon monoxide and VOCs
c)
ZEVs and VOCs
d)
carbonic acid and citric acid
27.
Which of the following correctly lists the 6 “criteria” air pollutants as specified under the Clean Air Act?
a)
Pb, SO2, NOX, CO, PM, and tropospheric O3
b)
Tropospheric O3, SO2, NOX, PM, Pb, and CO2
c)
SO4, NOX, CO, PM, Pb, and tropospheric O3
d)
SO2, NOX, CO, Hg, PM, and tropospheric O3
28.
The chemical formula for ozone?
a)
0
b)
02
c)
03
d)
OZn
29.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary air pollutant?

a)

nitrogen dioxide

b)

sulfur dioxide

c)

tropospheric ozone

d)

carbon monoxide

30.
The ozone layer is damaged by
a)
CFCs
b)
Increase in greenhouse gases
c)
Increased global temperatures
d)
Sulfuric and nitric acids
31.

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

32.

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

33.

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

34.

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

35.

Wind turbines are a source of air pollution

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which is FALSE of ozone?

a)

It is beneficial when it found in the stratosphere

b)

It is a secondary air pollutant

c)

It can harm plants

d)

It can lead to the formation of radon

37.

What is not true of noise pollution?

a)

Sound loudness is measured in Hz

b)

Marine mammals that use echolocation can be affected by noise pollution

c)

Sounds above 70 dB can lead to hearing loss

d)

It can cause stress and high blood pressure

38.

New car smell and carpet smell can be attributed to this air pollutant that is also found in house construction materials

a)

Radon

b)

Carbon monoxide

c)

Asbestos

d)

Formaldehyde

39.
Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant
a)
Lead
b)
Ground-level ozone
c)
Particulate matter
d)
Nitrogen oxides

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