Air Pollution

What are the adverse health effects of air pollution?

• Increased cancer risks, kidney disease, and lung disease

• Increased cancer risks, heart disease, and liver disease

• Increased cancer risks, heart disease, and lung disease

• Increased cancer risks, heart disease, and brain disease

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What are the sources of air pollution?

• Natural sources, stationary sources, and mobile sources

• Natural sources, industrial sources, and agricultural sources

• Natural sources, residential sources, and transportation sources

• Natural sources, commercial sources, and recreational sources

Which pollutants are considered primary pollutants?

• Carbon monoxide, NOx, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, lead, and ozone

• Volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, NOx, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and ozone

• Carbon monoxide, NOx, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, lead, and volatile organic compounds

• Volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, NOx, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and lead

Which pollutant is responsible for the formation of acid rain?

• Particulate matter

• Volatile organic compounds

• Sulfur dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

What is the main cause of photochemical smog?

• NOx, VOCs, and sunlight

• Carbon monoxide, VOCs, and sunlight

• Sulfur dioxide, VOCs, and sunlight

• Particulate matter, VOCs, and sunlight

What is the effect of temperature inversions on smog?

• They increase the production of ozone

• They disperse pollutants away from the city

• They have no effect on smog

• They trap pollutants near the surface of the earth

How can air pollution be controlled?

• Through regulation and technology

• Through international agreements and treaties

• Through education and awareness

• Through natural processes and adaptation

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which technology is used to remove pollutants from the air before release?

• Catalytic converters

• Mechanical filters

• Wet scrubbers

• Electrostatic filters

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Which legislation played a significant role in reducing air pollutants in the United States?

• Clean Water Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Clean Air Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

What is the primary source of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Industrial processes

• Vehicle emissions

• Forest fires