Clean Air Act (1970) Quiz

How many air pollutants were identified by the Clean Air Act (1970) that the Environmental Protection Agency is required to monitor?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

What is released during coal combustion that contributes to air pollution?

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

What is a known effect of sulfur dioxide on human health?

• It improves respiratory function.

• It is a skin irritant.

• It is a respiratory irritant.

• It has no effect on human health.

What environmental issues does sulfur dioxide contribute to?

• Deforestation and soil erosion

• Ocean acidification and coral bleaching

• Acid rain and smog formation

• Global warming and sea-level rise

What is Particulate Matter released by?

• Cooking food

• Burning fossil fuels like coal or natural gas

• Using electricity

• Swimming in the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a source of Particulate Matter?

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Burning wood from trees

• Hydroelectric dams

What can Particulate Matter be?

• A source of vitamin D

• A respiratory irritant

• A water pollutant

• A type of food preservative

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following is considered a particulate?

• Sand

• Pollen

• Salt

• Sugar

What year was the Clean Air Act, which identified 6 criteria air pollutants, enacted?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which of the following is NOT one of the six criteria air pollutants identified by the EPA?

• Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

• Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

• Carbon monoxide (CO)

• Methane (CH4)