WorksheetsAir Pollution Part 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Inversions trap pollution near the ground because
A cool layer of air is closest to the ground
A warm layer of air is closest to the ground
The coldest layer of air is closest to the ground
None of these
Which gas was NOT part of the Clean Air Act, until an amendment in 2022?
Lead (Pb)
Particulates
NOx (Nitrogen Oxides)
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
Which pollutant from car exhaust has a sharp, sweet smell?
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
NOx (Nitrous oxides)
Lead
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Which pollutant poses the greatest health risk and is most likely to trigger an "action day"
Lead
CO2
Ground-level ozone
NOx
What would you expect from soil samples in a city that has more acid rain?
Soils with lower pH
Soils with higher pH
Soils with neutral pH
Soils that are basic
Acid rain causes _______
Degrading of statues
Less plant life, due to low pH soil
Less fish live due to low pH of water
All of these
Sulfur Dioxide is produced by_________
Car emissions
Coal plants
Overfishing
Nuclear Plants
Noise pollution can contribute to________
Heart issues
Anxiety
Tinnitus
All of these
This pollutant can scar lungs and cause mesothelioma
Radon
Ozone
Fungi
Asbestos
Where would a temperature inversion be LEAST likely to occur?
A flat, windy plain
A valley
A costal town
A densely populated area
