Understanding Air Pollution Control

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To generate heat in the atmosphere

• To shield Earth from ultraviolet radiation

• To produce oxygen

What causes the depletion of the ozone layer?

• Nitrogen oxides

• Chlorine atoms from chlorocarbons

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Excessive oxygen

What international treaty was established to limit the production of chlorocarbons?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Geneva Convention

• Paris Agreement

• Montreal Protocol

What is a major success of the Montreal Protocol?

• Decrease in wildlife diversity

• Increase in global temperatures

• Stabilization of the ozone layer

• Reduction in carbon emissions

What was the primary goal of the Clean Air Act?

• To control air pollution

• To enhance water quality

• To improve public transportation

• To increase industrial production

What air pollutants are primarily controlled by the Clean Air Act?

• Water vapors and steam

• Oxygen and hydrogen

• Helium and neon gases

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

What does the EPA do under the Clean Air Act?

• Develops wildlife protection strategies

• Promotes agricultural activities

• Sets air quality standards

• Regulates water pollution

How can companies benefit economically from pollution permits?

• By hiring more employees

• By increasing production costs

• By selling unused permits

• By buying more raw materials

Which countries face significant challenges with air pollution?

• Australia and New Zealand

• Canada and Norway

• India and China

• USA and UK

What is the impact of air pollution in developing countries?

• Negligible as industries are few

• Significant due to industrial growth

• None as they use advanced technologies

• Minimal due to strong regulations