APES Air Pollution

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What is air pollution?

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Any harmful substance that builds up in the air .

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What is a primary pollutant?

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pollutant that is put directly into air by human activities

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What is a secondary pollutant?

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pollutants that react with other primary pollutants

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Which ones are considered primary air pollutants? Nitrogen oxides, Sulfur dioxides, Carbon monoxide

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all are correct!!!!

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The Clean Air Act regulates vehicle emissions.

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True

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What causes acid rain? Options: High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution, Fertilizer use, Pesticide use, CFCs

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High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollution

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Acid rain can damage: Drinking water sources, Aquatic life, Architecture/buildings

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All options are correct

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The ozone layer protects us from

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UV rays

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____________________ are pollutants released into the air.

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Emissions

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Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

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Particulate matter