Air Pollution

This picture shows people walking through a highly-polluted city in China. From what type of pollution are they protecting themselves based on what they are wearing?

• air pollution
• water pollution
• land pollution
• noise pollution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

Acid 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.

Chlorofluorocarbons is represented by the abbreviation _________________.

• CFC

• ChFC

• Chl

• hydrocarbons

The most common source of carbon monoxide comes from _____________________________.

• vehicles

• swamp gases

• industrial sources

• none of these

Which of the following is an adverse health effect from air pollution?

• allergic reactions

• bronchial inflammation

• eye and lung irritants

• All of these are correct

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Harmful substances in air, water, or soil are called ________________.

• pollutants
• particles

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

The ozone layer protects us from

• UV rays
• CFCs
• Increased atmospheric heat
• Decreased atmospheric heat

The ozone layer is damaged by

• CFCs
• Increase in greenhouse gases
• Increased global temperatures
• Sulfuric and nitric acids

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6