temperature inversion

What causes particle pollution?

• water particles

• snow

• smoke from engines and facilities

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What causes temperature inversion?

• cold air on top of warm air

• warm air on top of cold air

• a blend of cold and hot air

• all are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does fog form?

• when warm, moist air passes over a cool surface

• when there is hot air mixing with water

• cold air moving toward hot air

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What causes poor air quality

• water particles

• cold air

• elevated concentrations of ground-level ozone or particulate matter

• none of the above

What is smog?

• smoke

• air and smoke

• a mix of smoke and fog

• none of the above

What caused the Chicago smog?

• diesel transport

• automobile exhaust

• emissions from factories

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What are three effects of smog on living things and the environment?

• respiratory disease such as lung caner and asthma

• poor air quality

• inhibits plant growth

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Does temperature cause pollution?

• yes

• no

during a temperature inversion, what should humans do?

• Avoid activities that might cause particulates: driving, camp fires

• carry on with normal outdoor activities like driving and BBQ

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What time of the year does temperature inversion occur?

• summer

• winter

• spring

• fall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6