WorksheetsAir Quality and Air Pollution
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Electrostatic precipitators can be used to remove this type of air pollutant.
volatile organic compounds
sulfur dioxide
particulate matter
ground level ozone
___________ results from chemical reactions involving sunlight, air, exhaust, and ozone
Fog
Smog
Nitrogen
Oxygen
_______________ is an atmospheric condition that traps pollution near the ground
Temperature inversion
Pressure
inversion
Temperature anomaly
Pressure
gradient
Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?
Respiratory problems
Reduced food sources for humans
Increased disease for humans
Decrease in global temperatures
During a temperature
inversion,
sulfur oxides and nitro-
gen oxides combine with
water in the atmosphere.
an influx of acidic water
causes a rapid change in
the pH of water.
levels of ground-level
ozone decrease.
pollutants are trapped
near Earth’s surface.
An air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles.
combustion chamber
electrostatic precipitator
scrubber
catalytic converter
_______________ are any type of pollutant directly into the environment.
asbestos
smog
primary pollutants
secondary pollutants
Radon gas is most harmful to which part of the body?
Eyes
Lungs
Heart
Kidneys
When a building has bad air quality, it has something called
Sick building syndrome
Radon
Carbon monoxide
Smog
Match the following
ground-level ozone
secondary pollutant
scrubber
pollution control
radon gas
indoor air pollution
nitrogen oxides
primary pollutant
decreased pH in rain
acid precipitation
Acid precipitation is formed
when
sulfur oxides or nitrogen
oxides combine with
water.
sulfur oxides combine
with nitrogen oxides.
ozone combines with
automobile exhaust.
nitric or sulfuric acids
combine with ozone.
The Canada-US Air Quality Agreement was designed to...
reduce pollution from motor vehicles.
increase the use of renewable energy.
increase cooperation on the oil pipeline.
reduce emissions across boarders.
These have no emissions from tailpipes or gasoline
Hybrid vehicles
Zero emissions vehicles
Internal combustion vehicles
All have emissions
Which outdoor air pollutant is also a significant indoor air pollutant?
sulfur dioxide
carbon monoxide
ozone
lead
CO can cause people to become drowsy and suffocate when it binds to...
hemoglobin.
white blood cells.
alveolar receptors.
retinal glial cells.
Hydrocarbons such as gasoline, solvents, paints, finger nail polish & thinners that vaporize easily.
Sulfur Oxides
Nitrogen Oxides
VOC's
Mercury
Emitted from most manufactured building materials and furniture
Asbestos
Radon
Lead
Carbon Monoxide
Formaldehyde
Carbon monoxide
increases lung cancer rates
leads to the formation of photochemical smog
is most problematic in rural areas
is produced by incomplete combustion
The primary source of radon is
electronics
indoor fires
rocks and soils
household chemical fumes
Which is NOT an example of a way to help prevent radon gas in homes?
Sealing cracks
Ventilation
Plastic in crawlspace
Air fresheners
"Criteria to be considered an air pollutant" was established by which federal agency?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Department of the Interior (DI)
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
United Nations (UN)
Which of the following is a primary source of air pollution?
Volcanic eruptions
Photosynthesis
Ocean currents
Soil erosion
What is the main component of smog that affects human health?
Carbon dioxide
Ozone
Nitrogen
Helium
Which device is commonly used in industries to reduce particulate matter emissions?
Catalytic converter
Electrostatic precipitator
Ozone generator
Air humidifier
What is the effect of air pollution on the pH level of rainwater?
Increases pH
Decreases pH
No effect
Neutralizes pH
