Air Pollution Webquest - Summary Assessment

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What is a primary pollutant?

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A pollutant emitted directly from a source.

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How does air pollution affect the environment?

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It contributes to acid rain and climate change.

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Why is nonpoint source pollution harder to regulate?

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It comes from many diffuse sources.

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What is the main purpose of the Clean Air Act?

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To control air pollution and protect public health.

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Which health effect is most commonly associated with air pollution?

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Respiratory illnesses such as asthma.

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What are secondary pollutants?

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Pollutants that form in the atmosphere through chemical reactions.

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What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

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To enforce regulations and protect the environment and public health.

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What is smog?

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A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog.

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What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

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Organic chemicals that can evaporate into the air and contribute to air pollution.

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What is acid rain?

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Rain that has been made acidic by pollutants in the atmosphere.