front 1 Particulate matter that can cause lung irritation | back 1 Soot |
front 2 Protective gas in the stratosphere but causes oxidative leaf damage in the troposphere | back 2 O3 |
front 3 A gas that is formed during coal combustion | back 3 SO2 |
front 4 Spilled gasoline can increase the level of this pollutant | back 4 Hydrocarbons |
front 5 Dust, pollen, or soot that can irritate eyes and sinuses | back 5 Particulate matter |
front 6 Microscopic fibers that can increase lung cancer risk | back 6 asbestos |
front 7 Colorless gas that can lead to asphyxiation | back 7 carbon monoxide |
front 8 Odorless gas formed by nuclear decay or uranium | back 8 radon |
front 9 Responsible for establishing the six air quality criteria pollutants | back 9 clean air act |
front 10 International agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the 21st century | back 10 kyoto protocol |
front 11 International agreement to remove CFC's from manufacture in order to reduce their atmospheric levels | back 11 montreal protocol |
front 12 Which option correctly classifies both a primary air pollutant and s secondary air pollutant? | back 12 option a |
front 13 Two main components that are the driving force between the formation of secondary pollutants from primary pollutants include | back 13 sunlight and water |
front 14 Which of these best describes the author's claim in the article? | back 14 Multiple sources of indoor air pollutants can exist in common workspaces. |
front 15 Which of these is the most likely method to reduce mold as an indoor air pollutant? | back 15 Remove flooring that stays damp for prolonged periods of time. |
front 16 If an individual has asthma, an underlying condition affecting the respiratory system, which of these could exacerbate the underlying condition? | back 16 Working in an older office building with formaldehyde and VOCs in the furnishings. |
front 17 The level of lead as a pollutant over fifteen years is shown in the graph below. What measure most likely occurred and is indicated by the arrow that explains the trend in the graph? | back 17 The use of lead in gasoline and other fuels became regulated through the Clean Air Act in 1977. |
front 18 Using the graph above, calculate the percent change in lead in the atmosphere between 1977 and 1990. | back 18 90% decrease |
front 19 Air pollution can come from both natural and anthropogenic sources. Which pairing accurately describes a natural and an anthropogenic source of particulate matter? | back 19 B |
front 20 Examine the model for photochemical smog formation. Which pollutant is most likely found in highest amounts during morning rush hour traffic? | back 20 Nitric oxides |
front 21 The layer of the atmosphere that is most directly impacted by photochemical smog is the | back 21 troposphere |
front 22 A cloudy day would likely decrease the production of which atmospheric component of air pollution? | back 22 Ozone |
front 23 Assuming the graph here is shown for the first day of summer for an area, predict how the graph would change on the first day of winter for the same area. | back 23 Oxidant levels, like ozone, would decrease since its formation is the result of photo oxidation |
front 24 What is the most likely explanation for the timing of the peak for the NOx air pollutants shown in the graph? | back 24 increased motor vehicle traffic |
front 25 Which of the following best describes the impact of using wet scrubber technology? | back 25 Reduction of SO, and particulates emitted from smokestacks |
front 26 Acid deposition affects certain areas of a country more than others due to | back 26 decreased limestone in the underlying sediment to neutralize the acid. |
front 27 Which of the air pollutants shown in the graph can have impacts that are more or less severe dependent on | back 27 PM- particulate matter |
front 28 Based on the previous graph, lead has had a significant decline in levels over the last few decades. Which of these scenarios is most likely responsible for the reduction in lead as an atmospheric and aquatic pollutant? | back 28 removal of lead as a gasoline additive |
front 29 What is the most likely source of VOCs as an indoor air pollutant? | back 29 plywood and wall paint |
front 30 Which of the following would most likely reduce the level of carbon monoxide gas as an indoor air pollutant? | back 30 Ventilate of the fireplace, wood stove, and garage |
front 31 What claim is best supported by the data in the graph? | back 31 Noise pollution in Stockholm has been increasing from 1997-2007. |
front 32 What is the most likely impact of the noise pollution in this area? | back 32 Disruption of migration and mating of marine mammals |
front 33 What is the most likely cause of the phenomenon shown here? | back 33 A thermal inversion causes a layer of warm air to trap cooler air below. |
front 34 Based on the image from the previous question, what environmental challenge could result from phenomenon? | back 34 Smog is trapped at the ground level, causing human respiratory illness. |
front 35 Which statement is best supported by the data in the graph above? | back 35 The particulate matter concentration exceeds the ambient air quality standard in Beijing. |
front 36 What is the percent change in particulate matter in Beijing from 2000 to 2010? | back 36 25% decrease |
front 37 Electrostatic precipitators are most likely to be used as technology to reduce particulate matter from which of | back 37 industrial exhaust |
front 38 A resident notes that the soil surrounding their home is becoming more acidic over time. The home is located adjacent to an urban area where a coal-fired power plant provides the electricity for the community. What is the best mitigation that the resident can take to increase the soil pH in their yard? | back 38 Incorporating lime into the soil of the affected area |
front 39 Which of the following is most likely to increase particulate matter and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? | back 39 Volcanic eruptions and forest fires |
front 40 Sulfur dioxide can lead to an increase in industrial smog and acid deposition. Which of these technologies would best reduce the sulfur dioxide levels in the atmosphere? | back 40 wet scrubbers |
front 41 The reaction above illustrates which concept the best? | back 41 Ozone is a secondary pollutant. |
front 42 Where is acid precipitation most commonly found? | back 42 downwind of industrial emissions |
front 43 Which of the following natural events would be most likely to contribute to the air pollution in a region? | back 43 volcanic eruption |
front 44 Which of the following pollutants shown in the graph is likely to be emitted from natural trees as their organic molecules evaporate to become part of the atmospheric gases? | back 44 VOC |
front 45 Which combination of atmospheric pollutants can also be classified as indoor air pollutants? | back 45 VOCs and CO |
front 46 Catalytic converters are installed in engines as a manner to fully combust gasoline fuel in the presence of oxygen to prevent the partial combustion. Which air pollutant is significantly reduced by the use of catalytic converters and complete combustion? | back 46 CO |
front 47 Because these pollutants form from the direct combustion of fossil fuels, which of these correctly describes these air pollutants? | back 47 they are primary pollutants |
front 48 What can be inferred about the areas with the poorest air quality indices? | back 48 They have a high level of coal and fuel combustion and a large population density. |
front 49 Where are the majority of cities with the worst air pollution located? | back 49 India and China |
front 50 The total population of the U.S. was approximately 300,000,000 people in 2008. In 2008, about what percent of the U.S. population lived in counties where PM, levels exceeded the NAAQS? | back 50 8.6% |