Ch 12 Air Review

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A buildup of harmful substances in the air is called ...

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air pollution

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What secondary pollutant forms when automobile emissions react with oxygen gas and ultraviolet rays?

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ground level ozone

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Acid precipitation can be traced back to: burning fossil fuels, putting metal in the water, overfilled landfills

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burning fossil fuels

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Light pollution can be decreased by

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pointing light sources downwards

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Pollutants put directly into the air by human activity.

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primary pollutants

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Any substance with the pH above 7 is called

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base

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The Environmental Protection Agency has been removing ______ from gasoline.

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lead

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Which type of building would most likely have poor indoor air quality? Options: One with a cool climate with a good ventilation system. One in an urban area where windows are open. One that is tightly sealed and air-conditioned.

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One that is tightly sealed and air-conditioned.

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An example of particulate matter

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soot and ash

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A way to solve sick-building syndrome is to

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improve ventilation