Grade 12 Environmental Science Quiz

What is the global warming potential of F-gasses compared to CO2?

• 1,000 times greater

• 5,000 times greater

• 10,000 times greater

• 23,000 times greater

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is one negative environmental impact of F-gasses?

• Depletion of the ozone layer but at a slower rate

• Increase in renewable energy

• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

• Improvement in air quality

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

What is the purpose of flue-gas desulfurization?

• To reduce NOx emissions from exhaust systems

• To remove sulfur from fuels before burning

• To eliminate SO2 from industrial chimney emissions

• To reduce VOC emissions from certain liquids and gases

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

What is the main strategy for managing and controlling atmospheric pollution and acid deposition?

• Increasing fossil fuel use

• Reducing renewable energy

• Implementing emission regulations

• Using catalytic converters

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the term used for clean energy generated through natural sources?

• Fossil fuel

• Renewable energy

• Flue-gas desulfurization

• Catalytic converter

What is the purpose of catalytic converters?

• To reduce NOx emissions from exhaust systems

• To remove sulfur from fuels before burning

• To eliminate SO2 from industrial chimney emissions

• To reduce VOC emissions from certain liquids and gases

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the process of removing sulfur content from fuels before burning called?

• Flue-gas desulfurization

• Fuel desulfurization

• Volatile organic compounds

• Legislation

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from?

• Certain liquids and gases

• Renewable energy sources

• Industrial chimneys

• Catalytic converters

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What is the purpose of legislation in managing atmospheric pollution?

• To increase production of pollutants

• To reduce emissions from vehicles

• To promote the use of fossil fuels

• To hold manufacturers responsible for their emissions

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the Clean Air Act of 1970 aimed at?

• Increasing air pollution and acid deposition

• Reducing air pollution and acid deposition

• Promoting the use of lead-free fuels

• Implementing congestion charges

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7