Primary Pollutants Flashcard

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What is a primary pollutant?

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A pollutant that is put directly into the 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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What are VOCs?

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Volatile Organic Compounds that can attract parasitoids.

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What health risk is increased by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide?

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Cancer.

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What adverse effects do sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide have?

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Increased asthma symptoms and respiratory illness.

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What is acid precipitation?

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Precipitation that has a lower pH than normal, often due to pollutants.

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How does acid precipitation affect amphibians?

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It can lead to fewer offspring.

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What is the role of sulfur dioxide in air pollution?

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It contributes to the formation of acid rain.

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What is the impact of nitrogen dioxide on human health?

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It can exacerbate respiratory diseases.

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What are the sources of primary pollutants?

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Industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and burning fossil fuels.