APES Unit 7 Test Review

Front

What legislation was implemented in the US in the 1970s to set levels for the primary 6 pollutants and improve air quality?

Back

Clean Air Act

Front

What toxic metal can be found in old plumbing pipes and some ceramic glazes?

Back

Lead

Front

What is a negative effect of substituting hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

Back

Some types of hydrofluorocarbons are greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change.

Front

What naturally occurring element in bedrock leads to the formation of radon?

Back

Uranium-238

Front

How many times more acidic is precipitation in the northeastern United States compared to precipitation in the South Pacific?

Back

10

Front

What is the primary purpose of the Clean Air Act?

Back

To regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources.

Front

What are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) primarily used for?

Back

As refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Front

What is the main environmental concern associated with lead exposure?

Back

Lead poisoning, which can cause neurological damage, especially in children.

Front

What is the significance of the Montreal Protocol?

Back

It is an international treaty designed to phase out substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Front

What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

Back

Organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature and can contribute to air pollution.