WorksheetsChapter 12 Holt Environmental Science
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
All of the following are primary air pollutants except
a)
carbon monoxide.
b)
nitric acid.
c)
sulfur oxides.
d)
VOCs.
2.
Which of the following industries is the largest producer of primary air pollutants in the United States?
a)
electrical energy production
b)
health care
c)
transportation
d)
agriculture
3.
Temperature inversions work to trap pollution when
a)
cool air above keeps warmer air at the surface from moving upward.
b)
cool air above keeps warmer air at the surface from absorbing solar radiation.
c)
warm air above keeps cooler air at the surface from absorbing solar radiation.
d)
warm air above keeps cooler air at the surface from moving upward.
4.
The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution except
a)
emphysema.
b)
lung cancer.
c)
headaches.
d)
heart disease.
5.
Light pollution can be decreased by
a)
directing lighting downward.
b)
lighting billboards from below.
c)
using incandescent light bulbs.
d)
increasing the number of lights per block on a city street.
6.
Acid precipitation can be traced back to
a)
the burning of fossil fuels.
b)
the use of electrostatic precipitators.
c)
thermal inversions.
d)
the release of particulate matter into the atmosphere.
7.
Acid shock can be treated by
a)
decreasing the pH of the affected water to 2.0.
b)
pouring sulfuric acid into the affected water.
c)
adding powdered aluminum to the effected water.
d)
adding powdered lime to the affected water.
8.
Acid precipitation can lead to all of the following except
a)
a decrease in a community’s standard of living.
b)
an increase in respiratory ailments.
c)
an increase of aquatic biodiversity.
d)
a destruction of historic monuments.
9.
The 1991 Canada-U.S. Air Quality Agreement is meant to
a)
reduce the acidic emission flowing across the Canada-U.S. boundary.
b)
increase the use of alternative fuel sources.
c)
set up a joint meteorological research council.
d)
protect the ozone layer.
10.
What pollutant forms when automobile emissions react with oxygen gas and ultraviolet rays?
a)
ozone
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
radon
d)
sulfur dioxide
11.
Two-thirds of the sulfur dioxide that pollutes the air is produced by
a)
automobile exhaust.
b)
industrial boilers.
c)
electric power plants.
d)
catalytic converters.
12.
Which type of building would most likely have poor indoor air quality?
a)
one in a cool climate with a good ventilation system
b)
one in an urban area where windows are often open
c)
one that is tightly sealed and air-conditioned
d)
one that has not been repainted or re-carpeted in several years
13.
What contributes most to acid precipitation?
a)
burning of fossil fuels
b)
formaldehyde
c)
radon
d)
all of the above
14.
Which of the following is often used to remove poisonous gases from industrial emissions before they are released into the atmosphere?
a)
catalytic converters
b)
scrubbers
c)
ventilation
d)
crushed limestone
15.
Which of the following pH measurements of rainwater would indicate acid precipitation?
a)
pH 6.0
b)
pH 4.1
c)
pH 7.3
d)
pH 9.6
16.
Most of the pollution that causes acid precipitation to fall in southeastern Canada is released from
a)
Mexico.
b)
central Canada.
c)
the midwestern and eastern United States.
d)
the southern United States.
17.
As a lake becomes more acidic, fish are harmed not only by the acidity but also by substances that leach out of the soil into the water. Which of these toxic substances are leached when conditions are acidic?
a)
copper
b)
iron
c)
calcium
d)
aluminum
18.
Which of the following contributes most to acid precipitation?
a)
burning of fossil fuels
b)
ethanol
c)
radon and ozone
d)
All of the above
19.
As a lake becomes more acidic, fish are harmed not only by the acidity but also by substances that leach out of the soil into the water. Which of these toxic substances is leached when conditions are acidic?
a)
copper
b)
iron
c)
calcium
d)
aluminum
20.
Activities such as construction and agriculture are primary sources of
a)
hydrocarbons.
b)
volatile organic compounds.
c)
nitrogen oxides.
d)
particulate matter.
21.
Temperature inversions work to trap pollution when
a)
cool air above keeps warmer air at the surface from moving upward.
b)
cool air above keeps warmer air at the surface from absorbing solar radiation.
c)
warm air above keeps cooler air at the surface from absorbing solar radiation.
d)
warm air above keeps cooler air at the surface from moving upward.
22.
Which of the following activities is the largest producer of primary air pollutants in the United States?
a)
electricity production
b)
healthcare
c)
transportation
d)
agriculture
23.
When the acidity of soil increases,
a)
the pH reaches levels as high as 7.0 to 9.0.
b)
some nutrients are dissolved and washed away.
c)
the number of bacteria increases as well.
d)
Both (a) and (b)
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