WorksheetsUnit 7 Air pollution and climate change
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
A radioactive, odorless, colorless gas that can leak through basements or cracks in foundations is known as:
asbestos
radon
carbon dioxide
ozone
Insulation and construction materials once contained silica shards that were breathed into the lungs and caused scarring. What was this called?
radon
CFC
ozone
asbestos
Acid rain has a pH that is _____________ normal rain.
higher than
lower than
the same as
none of these
A pollutant that is put into nature directly by humans or nature itself is known as a _____________________
primary pollutant
secondary pollutant
tertiary pollutant
quaternary pollutant
A mixture of smoke and fog is known as:
foke
soot
smog
ground level ozone
The Clean Air Act caused what to happen?
people were paid to ride buses and carpool
the EPA was required to test all government buildings and schools for mold
people in polluted areas were required to wear masks
EPA began regulating vehicle emissions in the United States
Noise pollution is measured in :
hertz
watts
decibels
amps
Which of the following industries is the largest producer of primary pollutants in the United States?
Transportation
Electricity production
Healthcare Reform
Acidification
Which of the following is a TRUE statement:
air pollution only occurs outdoors
rural or country areas often have higher levels of air pollution that urban (city) areas
air pollution can refer to indoor air pollution as well
Air pollution should not be a concern since you cannot see it
What type of secondary air pollutant forms from sunlight reacting with car exhaust and other volatile organic compounds?
ozone
radon
asbestos
carbon dioxide
A machine that removes pollutants from smokestacks by running a spray of water through the gases is known as a/an:
catalytic converter
scrubbers
HVAC filter
electrostatic precipitator
Which would make sick building syndrome worse?
bringing in fans to circulate the air
putting air conditioning into the building and lowering temperatures
raising the temperatures and removing ceiling fans
inspecting the building for old carpet, paints, and furniture
Which of the following is NOT normally an effect of air pollution on human health?
Emphysema
coughing
asthma
cancerous growths on skin
This device will help clean car exhaust and change it into materials safe for the environment?
electrostatic precipitator
scrubber
catalytic converter
rack and pinion
Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat are known as:
VOCs
chloroflurocarbons
noxious fumes
greenhouse gases
The Environmental Protection Agency uses the AQI to help individuals monitor air pollution. What does this stand for?
Atmospheric Quality Index
Atmospheric Quantity Information
Air Quality index
Aeronautics Quantum Incentive
2/3 of all of the sulphur dioxide that pollutes the air is caused by:
car emissions
electrical power plants
dry cleaners
factories
Rock Concerts, Airplanes, and Traffic are all examples of:
light pollution
noise pollution
air pollution
water pollution
Which type of pollution does not necessarily damage human health but can still be bad for the environment?
light pollution
noise pollution
water pollution
air pollution
The sudden influx of acids into an aquatic ecosystem can cause a rapid change in pH known as:
eutrophication
acid rain
carbonization
acid shock
What is the best way to reduce light pollution in an area?
install LED street lamps on as many roads as possible
direct light downward during landscaping or on billboards
use high energy bulbs for the brightest display
all of these
What can you infer from the fact that smog mainly affects cities?
air pollution is more serious in areas with many cars and businesses
air pollution never affects rural or country areas
animals do not cause air pollution
cities attract more pollutants because they sit higher in the atmosphere
The rising levels of carbon dioxide into the air by cars and power plants have caused temperature to ___________ in the 20th century.
rise
drop
stabilize or stay the same
all of these
The critical difference between today's global warming and the Earth's previous climate change is that:
global climate change is occuring much faster than in the past
The climate of Earth has always been stable and unchanging.
Scientists can now save all species from extinction by genetic engineering
The Earth is reaching higher temperatures than it has ever reached before
Why would lichen or moss located near a busy intersection appear to have more damage from air pollution under a microscope slide?
humans throw trash out the window which pollutes the ground
higher traffic means more car emissions and more pollution
busy areas often have polluted water which seeps into the ground
cities have more buildings, more street lights, and light pollution that can damage lichen
Which of the following is an example of particulate matter?
ozone, carbon dioxide, and radon
pollen, dust, soot
Volatile organic compounds
carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, water vapor
Acid precipitation forms when:
sulfur oxides from power plants and cars mix with rain
ozone combines with vehicle exhaust
nitric acid combines with ozone
rain combines with acids on the pavement and seeps into the ground
Which of the following things did we research on the car emissions assignment:
EPA smog rating
Tailpipe emissions CO2
Miles per gallon
All of these
What are some of the natural sources of air pollution?
methane gas released from cows
dust and soot from volcanoes
pollen from flowers
all of these
What should a person that is sensitive to air pollution do on days that air quality is poor?
avoid wearing a mask so you can breathe without obstruction
wear sunscreen
limit outdoor activities
all of the above
This slide from our air pollution lab below is what:
dust mite from a living room
asbestos scarred lungs
soot inside a human lung
skin of an amphibian in polluted water
The following slide is from our air polllution lab. Which lab best describes this slide:
dust mite on a living room floor
asbestos in the lungs
fleas and pet dander on a dog
radon gas from cracks in foundation
This was a slide from the air pollution lab. What best describes this slide?
asbestos in human lungs
pollen grains
radon gas molecules
ulcers on amphibian skin
Who is MOST at risk for air pollution relation health conditions?
older people and young children
middle aged people
teenagers
wealthy people
What might happen if air pollution continues to rise?
respiratory illnesses will rise
the rate of global climate change will slow down
There will be more fossil fuels available for people to use
all of the above
Which of the following SHORT TERM conditions are related to noise pollution?
skin and eye irritation
high blood pressure and stress
emphysema and COPD
ear infection
Which of the following would raise the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
carpooling for work or school
eating less red meat
burning coal with a higher sulphur content
use solar, wind, or water energy where you can
Who is considered to be the LEAST "at risk" for health related problems due to air pollution?
Old people
young children
people who live in the city
people who live in the country
What does VOC mean?
Very offensive compound
Volcanoes on Crack
Violent Official Chemical
Volatile Organic Compound
Which of the following is considered an indoor air pollutant?
plastics used in furniture
carpet containing formaldehyde
chemicals in air conditioners and refrigerators
all of the above
