WorksheetsESS 7.2.1 - Monitoring the Atmosphere, Air Quality & Stewardship
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the term for a thin layer of gases surrounding Earth?
Particulate matter
Atmosphere
Smog
Acid rain
What is the mix of both solid and liquid particles in the air called?
Fossil fuels
Natural pollutants
Particulate matter
Air Quality Index
Which federal agency is established to reduce pollution and protect the environment through programs?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Air Quality Index (AQI)
World Health Organization (WHO)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
What is the term for looking after something so it can be passed on to the next generation?
Pollution
Stewardship
Smog
Acid rain
What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) measure?
Levels of ozone and other air pollutants
Amount of rainfall
Temperature changes
Soil quality
What is rain containing high amounts of chemical pollutants called?
Smog
Acid rain
Natural pollutants
Particulate matter
What are fossil fuels?
A type of renewable energy
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed from the remains of living organisms
A type of air pollutant
A form of acid rain
What is air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog called?
Smog
Acid rain
Particulate matter
Natural pollutants
Which of the following are considered natural pollutants?
Carbon monoxide and lead
Dust, pollen, and spores
Plastic waste
Industrial chemicals
What is the release of harmful materials into the environment known as?
Stewardship
Pollution
Conservation
Recycling
