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APES Unit 7

Total questions: 155

Worksheet time: 6hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Implicated in human neurological damage

a)

Sulfur dioxide

b)

Lead

c)

Ozone

d)

Hydrocarbons

e)

Particulates

2.

Is the major pollutant that electrostatic precipitators are designed to remove from power-plant smokestack emissions

a)

Sulfur dioxide

b)

Lead

c)

Ozone

d)

Hydrocarbons

e)

Particulates

3.

Considered harmful in the troposphere but beneficial in the stratosphere

a)

Sulfur dioxide

b)

Lead

c)

Ozone

d)

Hydrocarbons

e)

Particulates

4.

Most often cited as the causative factor for acid deposition

a)

Sulfur dioxide

b)

Lead

c)

Ozone

d)

Hydrocarbons

e)

Particulates

5.

The three main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the United States are

a)

soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires

b)

soil erosion, volcanoes, and energy production

c)

industry, construction, and agriculture

d)

industry, transportation, and energy production

e)

industry, transportation, and agriculture

6.

Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease

a)

asbestos

b)

radon

c)

lead

d)

carbon monoxide

e)

formaldehyde

7.

Emitted from most manufactured building materials and furniture

a)

asbestos

b)

radon

c)

lead

d)

carbon monoxide

e)

formaldehyde

8.

Found in old plumbing pipes and fixtures and some ceramic glazes

a)

asbestos

b)

radon

c)

lead

d)

carbon monoxide

e)

formaldehyde

9.

Colorless, odorless gas that is a naturally occurring decay product of uranium

a)

asbestos

b)

radon

c)

lead

d)

carbon monoxide

e)

formaldehyde

10.

Which of the following is the human health impact most closely associated with atmospheric particulates?

a)

Cataracts

b)

Diabetes

c)

Melanoma

d)

Asthma

e)

Obesity

11.

Smoke from forest fires is most likely to affect air quality over larger areas for many days when

a)

smog is produced due to chemical reactions in the atmosphere

b)

a persistent atmospheric inversion exists in the region

c)

oak trees are burned, releasing terpenes into the atmosphere

d)

primary, rather than secondary, forests are burned

e)

vegetation in the region is green and burns more slowly

12.

The majority of atmospheric mercury is produced by

a)

medical waste incinerators

b)

volatilization of lead-based paint

c)

coal-burning power plants

d)

runoff from thermometer factories

e)

municipal waste incinerators

13.

Which type of electricity-generating power plant releases radioactive materials as well as toxic metals such as lead and arsenic under normal operating conditions?

a)

Nuclear

b)

Hydroelectric

c)

Solar

d)

Coal-burning

e)

Geothermal

14.

Has a stronger affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen has

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

methane

d)

radon

e)

sulfur dioxide

15.

Is a flammable gas produced by landfills

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

methane

d)

radon

e)

sulfur dioxide

16.

Has been implicated as the cause of as much as 15 percent of lung cancer cases

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

methane

d)

radon

e)

sulfur dioxide

17.

Is an important precursor to acid rain

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

methane

d)

radon

e)

sulfur dioxide

18.

Catalytic converters reduce which of the following pairs of pollutants in car exhaust?

a)

Carbon dioxide and ozone

b)

Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons

c)

Carbon dioxide and particulates

d)

Lead and mercury

e)

Methane and particulates

19.

Is primarily responsible for acid rain in the northeast United States

a)

uranium-238

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

e)

solar

20.

Currently proven global reserves are expected to be largely exhausted within the next 50 years.

a)

uranium-238

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

e)

solar

21.

Is renewable

a)

uranium-238

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

e)

solar

22.

Occurs naturally in bedrock and leads to the formation of radon

a)

uranium-238

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

e)

solar

23.

Approximately how many more times acidic, in terms of H+ concentration, is precipitation in the northeastern United States as compared to precipitation in the South Pacific?

a)

0.1

b)

2

c)

10

d)

20

e)

100

24.

The primary cause of acid precipitation in the northeastern United States is

a)

the large number of automobile air conditioners leaking Freon

b)

burning of sulfur-containing fossil fuels to produce electricity

c)

deforestation, which reduces the number of trees removing atmospheric CO2

d)

strip-mining, which releases large quantities of particulates into the atmosphere

e)

global warming, which speeds the chemical reactions that produce acids

25.

A paper company located on the banks of a river discharges its treated wastewater into the river.


Which of the following would be the best control group to evaluate the treated wastewater from the paper company?

a)

A sample of distilled water

b)

A sample of water from a nearby river

c)

A sample of water downstream from the same river

d)

A sample of water upstream from the same river

26.

A paper company located on the banks of a river discharges its treated wastewater into the river.


Which of the following would be the best location to obtain a water sample from to determine if the paper plant is affecting the acidity of the river?

a)

Immediately downstream from the paper plant

b)

Immediately upstream from the paper plant

c)

At an upstream tributary to the river

d)

At a downstream tributary to the river

27.

A paper company located on the banks of a river discharges its treated wastewater into the river.


Which of the following water quality indicators should be measured to best determine if the wastewater is increasing the acidity of the river?

a)

The amount of dissolved oxygen

b)

The total suspended solids

c)

The amount of hydrogen ions

d)

The species richness

28.

The 3 main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the US are

a)

soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires

b)

transportation, soil erosion, and energy production

c)

industry, transportation, and energy production

d)

industry, transportation and agriculture

29.
The majority of atmospheric mercury is produced by:
a)
Municipal Waste Incinerators
b)
Coal burning power plants
c)
Medical waste
d)
Runoff from thermometer factories
30.
What three components have to be present to create photochemical smog?
a)
VOCS, PANS, Carbon Dioxide
b)
VOCS, Ozone, Nitrogen Monoxide
c)
Nitrogen Dioxide, Sunlight, and VOCS
d)
Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, and Ozone
31.

This molecule prevents UV radiation from getting to the troposphere

a)

stratospheric ozone

b)

tropospheric ozone

c)

Calcium Carbonate

d)

CFC

32.
One of the six types of air pollution monitored by the EPA.  Is formed from incomplete combustion.
a)
CO2
b)
CO
c)
SO2
d)
O3
33.
Which of the following is NOT a carcinogen?
a)
Arsenic
b)
Radon
c)
Asbestos
d)
Carbon Monoxide
34.

a secondary pollutant

a)

forms in the stratosphere

b)

is transformed by sunlight, water, or other elements in the atmosphere

c)

cannot be directly tracked to its source

d)

forms primarily from incomplete combustion

35.

Which is a source of sulfur dioxide found in nature?

a)

forest fires

b)

lightning

c)

plant emissions

d)

volcano

36.
High levels of photochemical smog are due to
   I nitrogen dioxide
  II sulfur dioxide
III VOC's
a)
I only
b)
I and II only
c)
II and III only
d)
I and III only
37.

Thermal inversions

a)

increase the rate of smog formation

b)

trap high concentrations of pollution at ground level

c)

result in increased levels of acid deposition

d)

reduce the negative effects of VOC's

38.

Acid deposition forms as a result of

a)

nitrogen oxides and photochemical smog

b)

carbon monoxide and VOC's

c)

sulfur dioxide and VOC's

d)

nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides

39.

The effects of acid deposition include

a)

increased cancer rates in aquatic organisms

b)

increased pH of lake water

c)

decreased mobilization of metals

d)

decreased aquatic biodiversity

40.

Which method is used to reduce the nitrogen oxide emissions

a)

installation of catalytic converters

b)

increased temperature of combustion

c)

the use of calcium carbonate to absorb the emissions

d)

the use of fluidized bed combustion

41.

Which is NOT used to prevent the emission of particulate matter?

a)

gravitational settling

b)

fabric filters

c)

electrostatic precipitators

d)

catalytic converters

42.

Which outdoor air pollutant is also a significant indoor air pollutant?

a)

sulfur dioxide

b)

carbon monoxide

c)

ozone

d)

lead

43.

CO2 and other pollutants are usually measured in units of

a)

pH

b)

percent

c)

decibels

d)

parts per million

44.

During thermal inversion, ______________ air is surrounded by _____________ air.

a)

warm; cooler

b)

cool; warmer

c)

warm; denser

d)

cool; denser

45.

What can you predict about indoor air pollution in India and Sub-Saharan Africa?

a)

Homes have more efficient insulation and increased ventilation decreasing indoor air pollution

b)

Use of biomass fuel sources such as wood and charcoal for cooking increases indoor air pollution

c)

Industrial power plants burning fossil fuels for electrical energy generation decreases indoor air pollution

d)

Use of chemical pesticides on croplands increases indoor air pollution

46.

What is a geologic source of CO2?

a)

Respiration

b)

Decomposition

c)

Volcanoes

d)

Photosynthesis

47.

Which is NOT a criteria air pollutant?

a)

Sulfur dioxide

b)

lead

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

particulate matter

48.
Of the following cities, which regularly experiences the worst levels of photochemical smog that is enhanced by thermal inversions?
a)
New York City, NY
b)
Los Angeles, California
c)
Portland, Oregon
d)
Atlanta, Georgia
49.

Smoke from forest fires is most likely to affect air quality over larger areas for many days when

a)

smog is produced due to chemical reactions in the atmosphere

b)

a persistent atmospheric inversion exists in the region

c)

it emits primary pollutants

d)

it emits secondary pollutants

50.

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

a)

true

b)

false

51.
Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.
a)
Filters
b)
Emission reducers
c)
Scrubbers
d)
Filter Strips
52.

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

53.

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

54.

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

a)

nitric oxides

b)

smog

c)

sulfur dioxide

d)

volatile organic compounds

55.

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

56.

Which of the following practices would act to reduce vehicular generated air pollution in urban areas?

I. Establish “No Idling” zones where vehicles park or wait

II. Require Enhanced Auto Emission Inspections

III. Retrofit gasoline pumps with sleeves to collect VOC’s

a)

I only

b)

II only

c)

II and III only

d)

I and III only

e)

I, II, and III

57.

In order to reduce the amount of ground-level pollutants (e.g. VOCs, NOX, CO and tropospheric ozone), some municipalities around the globe have instituted all of the following EXCEPT,

a)

installing scrubbers on automobiles

b)

permitting automobiles to be driven only every other day

c)

expanding public transportation networks

d)

carpool/high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on interstates

e)

charging user fees to use certain roads at certain times

58.

Which harmful substance was once commonly used as insulation?

a)

Asbestos

b)

Mercury

c)

Lead

d)

Radon

e)

Ozone

59.

This molecule prevents UV radiation from getting to the troposphere

a)

stratospheric ozone

b)

tropospheric ozone

c)

Calcium Carbonate

d)

CFC

60.
One of the six types of air pollution monitored by the EPA.  Is formed from incomplete combustion.
a)
CO2
b)
CO
c)
SO2
d)
O3
61.

Which is a source of sulfur dioxide found in nature?

a)

forest fires

b)

lightning

c)

plant emissions

d)

volcano

62.

Thermal inversions

a)

increase the rate of smog formation

b)

trap high concentrations of pollution at ground level

c)

result in increased levels of acid deposition

d)

reduce the negative effects of VOC's

63.

Acid deposition forms as a result of

a)

nitrogen oxides and photochemical smog

b)

carbon monoxide and VOC's

c)

sulfur dioxide and VOC's

d)

nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides

64.

Which method is used to reduce the nitrogen oxide emissions

a)

installation of catalytic converters

b)

increased temperature of combustion

c)

the use of calcium carbonate to absorb the emissions

d)

the use of fluidized bed combustion

65.
Can be used to raise the pH of water, soil, and used in scrubbers
a)
H2SO4
b)
HNO3
c)
CaCO3
d)
CFC's
66.
Acid rain can damage
a)
Drinking water sources
b)
Aquatic life
c)
Architecture/buildings
d)
All options are correct
67.

Which one is not a cause of noise pollution?

a)
b)
c)
d)
68.
Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease
a)
Asbestos
b)
Radon
c)
Lead
d)
Formaldehyde
69.

The 3 main anthropogenic sources of gaseous air pollutants in the US are

a)

soil erosion, volcanoes, and forest fires

b)

transportation, soil erosion, and energy production

c)

industry, transportation, and energy production

d)

industry, transportation and agriculture

70.
The majority of atmospheric mercury is produced by:
a)
Municipal Waste Incinerators
b)
Coal burning power plants
c)
Medical waste
d)
Runoff from thermometer factories
71.
What three components have to be present to create photochemical smog?
a)
VOCS, PANS, Carbon Dioxide
b)
VOCS, Ozone, Nitrogen Monoxide
c)
Nitrogen Dioxide, Sunlight, and VOCS
d)
Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, and Ozone
72.

This molecule prevents UV radiation from getting to the troposphere

a)

stratospheric ozone

b)

tropospheric ozone

c)

Calcium Carbonate

d)

CFC

73.
One of the six types of air pollution monitored by the EPA.  Is formed from incomplete combustion.
a)
CO2
b)
CO
c)
SO2
d)
O3
74.

Which is a source of sulfur dioxide found in nature?

a)

forest fires

b)

lightning

c)

plant emissions

d)

volcano

75.

Thermal inversions

a)

increase the rate of smog formation

b)

trap high concentrations of pollution at ground level

c)

result in increased levels of acid deposition

d)

reduce the negative effects of VOC's

76.

Acid deposition forms as a result of

a)

nitrogen oxides and photochemical smog

b)

carbon monoxide and VOC's

c)

sulfur dioxide and VOC's

d)

nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides

77.

Which method is used to reduce the nitrogen oxide emissions

a)

installation of catalytic converters

b)

increased temperature of combustion

c)

the use of calcium carbonate to absorb the emissions

d)

the use of fluidized bed combustion

78.
Can be used to raise the pH of water, soil, and used in scrubbers
a)
H2SO4
b)
HNO3
c)
CaCO3
d)
CFC's
79.

During thermal inversion, ______________ air is surrounded by _____________ air.

a)

warm; cooler

b)

cool; warmer

c)

warm; denser

d)

cool; denser

80.

Which is NOT a criteria air pollutant?

a)

Sulfur dioxide

b)

lead

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

particulate matter

81.
Of the following cities, which regularly experiences the worst levels of photochemical smog that is enhanced by thermal inversions?
a)
New York City, NY
b)
Los Angeles, California
c)
Portland, Oregon
d)
Atlanta, Georgia
82.

Smoke from forest fires is most likely to affect air quality over larger areas for many days when

a)

smog is produced due to chemical reactions in the atmosphere

b)

a persistent atmospheric inversion exists in the region

c)

it emits primary pollutants

d)

it emits secondary pollutants

83.

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

84.

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

85.

Volcanic eruptions can be sources of air pollution

a)

True

b)

False

86.
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
87.
Acid rain can damage
a)
Drinking water sources
b)
Aquatic life
c)
Architecture/buildings
d)
All options are correct
88.
Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.
a)
Filters
b)
Emission reducers
c)
Scrubbers
d)
Filter Strips
89.
An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles. 
a)
combustion chamber
b)
electrostatic precipitator
c)
scrubber
d)
catalytic converter
90.

Which one is not a cause of noise pollution?

a)
b)
c)
d)
91.
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
92.
  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
93.
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
94.
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
95.
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
96.
Hydrocarbons such as gasoline, solvents, paints, finger nail polish & thinners that vaporize easily.
a)
Sulfur Oxides
b)
Nitrogen Oxides
c)
VOC's
d)
Mercury
97.

Colorless, odorless gas that is emitted from burning fossil fuels. Can replace oxygen in the bloodstream and cause death.

a)

Lead

b)

Sulfur Dioxide SO2

c)

Carbon monoxide CO

d)

Carbon dioxide CO2

98.
Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?
a)
Respiratory problems
b)
Reduced food sources for humans
c)
Increased disease for humans
d)
Decrease in global temperatures
99.
What causes acid rain?
a)
High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution
b)
Fertilizer use
c)
Pesticide use
d)
CFCs
100.

Concentration of nitrogen in the atmosphere

a)

21%

b)

55%

c)

78%

d)

95%

101.

SO2 SO_{2\ }  & NOxNO_x  combine with water in the atmosphere to form this secondary pollutant

a)

Acid precipitation

b)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

c)

Ozone ( O3O_3  )

d)

CFCs

102.

This secondary pollutant forms from NOxNO_x   + VOCs + sunlight

a)

Ozone

b)

Acid precipitation

c)

CFCs

d)

Carbon monoxide

103.

This toxic heavy metal was found in paints and gasoline in the U.S. until 1976

a)

Lead

b)

Mercury

c)

CFC

d)

VOC

104.

Sources of this pollutant are dust stirred up by vehicles, construction, agriculture, and burning biomass

a)

Asbestos

b)

Lead

c)

Particulate matter

d)

VOCs

105.

Acid deposition (i.e. acid rain) and ozone BOTH form in part from this primary pollutant

a)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

b)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

c)

CFCs

d)

Nitrous oxides (NOx)

106.

This colorless, odorless gas comes from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass

a)

Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

b)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

c)

Radon-222

d)

Formaldhyde

107.

Some pollutants are called "secondary pollutants" because...

a)

they aren't as bad

b)

they form from reaction in the atmosphere

c)

they were discovered later

d)

they are less harmful

108.

Poor air quality is especially harmful for...

a)

Pets

b)

Airline pilots

c)

Children & elderly

d)

Birds

109.

What size of particulate matter (PM) pollution is the most harmful to humans

a)

2.5 micrometers

b)

5 micrometers

c)

10 micrometers

d)

100 micrometers

110.

Where in the atmosphere is the protective ozone layer?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Ozosphere

111.

Where in the atmosphere is the ozone considered a pollutant?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Ozosphere

112.

Which primary pollutants are responsible for creating photochemical smog?

a)

NOx & VOCs

b)

SO2 & NOx

c)

O3 & CFCs

d)

VOCs & CO

113.

A decrease in the production and use of CFCs has...

a)

decreased ozone pollution

b)

increased the ozone hole

c)

decreased the ozone hole

d)

increased ozone pollution

114.

Which air pollutants would be given off by the products shown in this picture?

a)

Thermal pollution

b)

Thermal revision

c)

Thermal inversion

d)

Thermal interpretation

115.

The ozone hole leads to climate change ("global warming")

a)

True

b)

False

116.

Which pollution control measure is used to control pollution in car exhaust?

a)

Scrubber

b)

Vapor recovery nozzle

c)

Catalytic converter

d)

Electrostatic precipitator

117.

Which energy source is the main source of sulfur dioxide (SO2) pollution?

a)

Nuclear power

b)

Coal

c)

Oil

d)

Natural Gas

118.

Which pollution control measure is used to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions from power plants/factories?

a)

Catalytic converter

b)

Fluidized bed combustion

c)

Vapor recovery nozzle

d)

Electrostatic precipitator

119.

Which of the following is NOT one of the "criteria air pollutants"?

a)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

b)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

c)

Lead (Pb)

d)

Ozone (O3)

120.

Which ecosystem is acid deposition (acid rain) most harmful for?

a)

Tundra

b)

Grasslands

c)

Aquatic (lakes & rivers)

d)

Tropical rainforests

121.

Which below is considered an air pollutant?

a)

stratospheric ozone

b)

tropospheric ozone

c)

exospheric ozone

d)

mesospheric ozone

e)

thermospheric ozone

122.

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

123.

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

124.

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

125.

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

126.

Volcanic eruptions can be sources of air pollution

a)

True

b)

False

127.
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
128.

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

129.
CFC's cause harm to our 
a)
Troposphere
b)
Inversion Layer
c)
Ozone Layer
d)
Carbon Dioxide
130.

Where is the Ozone Layer found in our atmosphere?

a)

Troposphere (lower portion)

b)

Stratosphere (upper portion)

131.
Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?
a)
Respiratory problems
b)
Reduced food sources for humans
c)
Increased disease for humans
d)
Decrease in global temperatures
132.
Acid rain can damage
a)
Drinking water sources
b)
Aquatic life
c)
Architecture/buildings
d)
All options are correct
133.
A metallic element that can cause brain damage
a)
Lead
b)
Particulate matter
c)
Ground-level ozone
d)
Nitrogen oxides
134.
Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant
a)
Lead
b)
Ground-level ozone
c)
Particulate matter
d)
Nitrogen oxides
135.

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

a)

true

b)

false

136.
Used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate.
a)
Filters
b)
Emission reducers
c)
Scrubbers
d)
Filter Strips
137.
An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles. 
a)
combustion chamber
b)
electrostatic precipitator
c)
scrubber
d)
catalytic converter
138.
What is a primary pollutant? 
a)
pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
b)
pollutants that react with other primary pollutants
139.

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

140.

Which of the following is NOT a primary pollutant?

a)

nitric oxides

b)

smog

c)

sulfur dioxide

d)

volatile organic compounds

141.
What is a secondary pollutant? 
a)
pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities
b)
pollutants that react with other primary pollutants
142.

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

143.

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

144.
Composed of fibers known to cause lung disease
a)
Asbestos
b)
Radon
c)
Lead
d)
Formaldehyde
145.
Of the following cities, which regularly experiences the worst levels of photochemical smog that is enhanced by thermal inversions?
a)
New York City, NY
b)
Los Angeles, California
c)
Portland, Oregon
d)
Atlanta, Georgia
146.
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
147.

Where is the "GOOD" ozone located?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

148.

Radon is usually found in this location in your home.

a)

attic

b)

basement

c)

bathroom

d)

kitchen

149.
A neurotoxin that accumulates in food chains through biomagnification
a)
Pb
b)
Hg
c)
As
d)
CO
150.
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
151.
The chemical formula for ozone?
a)
0
b)
02
c)
03
d)
OZn
152.
The ozone layer is damaged by
a)
CFCs
b)
Increase in greenhouse gases
c)
Increased global temperatures
d)
Sulfuric and nitric acids
153.

What effect do temperature inversions have?

a)

traps heat and raises the temperature beneath it

b)

traps cold air and lowers the temperature beneath it

c)

traps emissions and can accumulate beneath it

d)

traps the ozone layer

154.

How do temperature Inversions affect air currents?

a)

A layer of cold, polluted air mixes with the warm air from the surface and creates a smog-like layer

b)

A layer of slightly warmer air prevents the warm, polluted air from rising, causing a build up of pollution near the surface

c)

A layer of smoke causes temperatures to lower near the surface of the earth, causing more pollution in the air.

155.

Which of the following is the basis of industrial fog?

a)

burning coal

b)

vehicle emissions

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