Quizizz Lesson: Air Pollution I

Multiple Choice

Ozone and acid rain are both pollutants formed through reactions in the atmosphere. This makes them

• primary air pollutants

• secondary air pollutants 

• atmospheric transport

• atmospheric deposition

Multiple Choice

The chemicals released directly into the air from factories and vehicles would be considered

• primary air pollutants

• secondary air pollutants

• atmospheric transport

• atmospheric deposition 

Multiple Choice

The Clean Air Act...

• sets limits on illegal dumping of pollution in our waterways

• cleans the air with scrubbers

• sets limits on certain air pollutants & how much can be emitted by companies & industries

• helps farmers use less pesticides & fertilizers on their crops

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a Clean Air Act criteria pollutant?

• carbon monoxide (CO) & lead (Pb)

• coarse & fine particulate matter

• nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) & sulfur dioxide (SO₂)

• ozone (O₃)

• ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?

• the USGS

• the USDA

• the EPA

• the USDOJ

Multiple Choice

Clean Air Act (1970) identified ________criteria air pollutants that the EPA is required to set acceptable limits for, monitor, and enforce.

• 4

• 6

• 7

• 9

Multiple Choice

Which Fossil Fuel releases the most air pollutants?

• Oil

• Gas

• Coal

Multiple Choice

_____ has the ability to vaporize at room temperature, and have increased their presence in the atmosphere.

• Nitrogen oxide

• Volatile Organic compounds

• water pollution

• hydrogen fuel

Drag and Drop

Urban areas with many cares emit ​​

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such as nitrogen oxides and VOCs. With sunlight, once in the atmosphere these pollutants have he ability to convert into ​

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such as ozone and PANs.

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primary pollutants

secondary pollutants

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about photochemical smog?

• ozone production increases during periods of highest sun intensity in the afternoons

• ozone levels are higher in winter

• ozone levels are higher in warmer climates

Multiple Choice

What are the negative health effects caused by photochemical smog/ozone?

• irritates eyes, nose, and throat

• long-term exposure may cause lung cancer

• harms plant tissues

• all answers are correct

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A ____ is a device in vehicles that reduces emissions by converting pollutants into less harmful gases.

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A ​​

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is a device that reduces emissions by converting pollutants into less harmful gases. To help reduce ​

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, you can minimize gas escaping your car is by always tightening your gas cap securely and avoiding gasoline spills.

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catalytic converter

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Multiple Choice

The bottom image represents a _____________.

• rain shadow effect

• thermal inversion

• Coriolis Effect

• ozone layer

Multiple Choice

What effect do temperature inversions have?

• traps heat and raises the temperature beneath it

• traps cold air and lowers the temperature beneath it

• traps emissions and can accumulate beneath it

• traps the ozone layer

Multiple Choice

Which area is more likely to experience intensified thermal events?

• area surrounded by mountain ranges

• a large city

• area with lots of vehicles

• all are correct

Drag and Drop

The carbon cycle helps maintain life on Earth. Plants take in carbon dioxide in a process called ​

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, and use it to make food for themselves and grow their bodies. And when they break down food/glucose sugars, both plants and animals release some carbon as carbon dioxide gas through a process of ​

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photosynthesis

cellular respiration

Multiple Select

What are some anthropogenic (human made) factors that have contributed to excess carbon dioxide in our atmosphere?

• decomposition

• oceans

• deforestation

• burning fossils fuels

• volcanic eruptions

Multiple Choice

T/F Particulate Matter is composed of solid and liquid particles in the air that are small enough to be inhaled, and be trapped in our respiratory system.

• True

• False

Match

Match the following indoor pollutants to their correct description.

• mold

• smoke

• carbon monoxide

• radon

• asbestos

can be found in buildings that have too much humidity and poor ventilation

produces particulates that irritate and damage the respiratory system [ex: fireplace]

gas fumes produced when fuel is burned, can poison people who breathe it in

gas that results from decaying uranium present in rocks and soil

was used in insulation of homes

• can be found in buildings that have too much humidity and poor ventilation

• produces particulates that irritate and damage the respiratory system [ex: fireplace]

• gas fumes produced when fuel is burned, can poison people who breathe it in

• gas that results from decaying uranium present in rocks and soil

• was used in insulation of homes

Multiple Choice

If radon is formed in rocks and soil, how does radon enter a building or home?

• through cracks in the building foundation

• cracks basement wall

• through groundwater

• all are ways radon can enter a home

Match

Match the following products used to build and furnish homes and offices. See slide for help.

• lead

• formaldehyde

• VOCs

found in paints in older homes

found in building materials like treated woods, carpets, glues

found in furniture paneling and carpets, cleaning supplies, softener dryer sheets

• found in paints in older homes

• found in building materials like treated woods, carpets, glues

• found in furniture paneling and carpets, cleaning supplies, softener dryer sheets

Fill in the Blank

Caron monoxide impairs the ability of red blood cells to carry ____through your body. This can result in dizziness, nausea, and suffocation.