Air Pollution

Which of these is NOT a primary air pollutant?

• smog

• particulate matter (PM2.5)

• carbon monoxide (C0)

• sulfur dioxides (S02)

Which devices help clean car exhaust?

• Electrostatic precipitator

• Catalytic converter

• Scrubber

• ZEVs

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas?

• vehicles, volcanoes

• vehicles, industries

• Industries, agriculture

• All of the above

Which is true of air pollution and human health?

• Years of research link air pollution to lung diseases, birth defects, and cancer

• Air pollution is commonly listed as a cause of death.

• None of the health effects of air pollution are reversible.

• Healthy adults are most affected by air pollution.

Noise pollution can cause

• high blood pressure.

• loss of sleep.

• hearing loss.

• All of the above

Acid precipitation can lead to all of the following EXCEPT…

• a decrease in a community’s standard of living.

• an increase in respiratory ailments.

• an increase of aquatic biodiversity.

• a destruction of historic monuments.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Acid precipitation/rain can be traced back to

• the burning of fossil fuels.

• the use of electrostatic precipitators.

• thermal inversions.

• the release of particulate matter into the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT

• emphysema. (hardening of lungs)

• lung cancer.

• headaches.

• heart disease.

Which of the following pH measurements of rainwater would indicate acid precipitation/rain?

• pH 6.0

• pH 4.1

• pH 7.3

• pH 9.6

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Which range indicates a base/alkaline?

• 1-6

• 8-14