Environmental Systems Midterm

the contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources

• air pollution

• smog

• acid deposition

• climate change

What do greenhouse gases do?

• Make the sky blue

• Trap heat inside our atmosphere

• Keep out sunlight

• Keep plants growing

We can reduce air pollution by:

• Car pool and walk/bike more

• Limit factories burning fossil fuels

• Use more renewable energy sources

• All of the above

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what causes air pollution?

• Cars

• Fossil fuels

• Wildfires

• All of the above

What is Water Pollution?

• Water that is healthy for human and animals to drink and use

• When a body of water becomes contaminated with chemicals, waste and other pesticides, making it harmful for animals and humans.

• Water that flows in lakes only

• Water that comes from mountains and flows into dams and lakes

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What is the Noise Pollution definition?

• Excess noise produced by humans.

• Unwanted noise that disturbs all life.

• Unwanted noise.

How does air pollution affect humans?

• Humans will get super powers

• Humans will get sick with diseases

• Humans will live longer

• Humans will not be affected

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Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas?

• vehicles, volcanoes

• vehicles, industries

• Industries, agriculture

• All of the above

True or False: Fertilizers used for growing crops always stay within the boundaries of the farm.

• True

• False

In a dead zone, _________ levels are really low such that living organisms are not able survive.

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• fertilizer

• carbon dioxide