Quiz on Air Pollution and Climate Change

Which of the following is not one of the six criteria air pollutants under the Clean Air Act?

• Sulfur dioxide

• Nitrogen oxides

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon dioxide

What is a consequence of rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere?

• Decreased global temperatures

• Improved respiratory health

• Global consequences that result in indirect harm

• Stabilization of ecosystem disturbances

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What is the role of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in Earth's atmosphere?

• They cool the Earth's atmosphere.

• They trap heat, which is important to keep Earth's atmosphere from being the same temperature as space.

• They increase the oxygen levels in the atmosphere.

• They block all solar radiation from entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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Which natural source is not listed as a contributor to atmospheric CO2?

• Respiration

• Ocean Outgassing

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

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What has been the trend of atmospheric CO2 levels since the industrial revolution?

• They have decreased significantly.

• They have remained constant.

• They have grown to over 400 PPM.

• They have fluctuated without a clear trend.

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Which of the following is a major anthropogenic source of atmospheric CO2 emissions?

• Respiration

• Ocean Outgassing

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Photosynthesis

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What is one impact of climate change mentioned in the notes?

• Decreased sea level rise

• Shifting biomes and animal migrations

• Reduced extreme weather events

• Cooling of the ocean

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What is the result of ocean acidification due to CO2 reacting with water?

• Strengthened calcium carbonate (limestone) shells

• Increase in free carbonate ions

• Weakened calcium carbonate (limestone) shells due to a decrease in free carbonate ions

• More time for marine organisms to find food and reproduce

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Which consumer/industry choice is listed as a carbon dioxide solution in the notes?

• Increased use of fossil fuels

• Energy Star certification

• Reduction in recycling efforts

• Decreased use of renewable energy

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What is particulate matter (PM)?

• A type of greenhouse gas

• A mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air

• A chemical compound that depletes the ozone layer

• A form of carbon dioxide

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