Savvas Topic 6 Air/Water 1&2

The air is an important __________ and needs to be managed in order to reduce __________. Which terms best complete the sentence?

• resource; pollution

• energy source; pollution

• ecosystem; air quality

• resource; human health

Look at the diagram for how acid rain forms. Which statement below describes how acid rain harms Earth?

• Pollution in the atmosphere affects precipitation which can affect living things and water.

• Pollution in the atmosphere can change precipitation to be more beneficial for plants and ecosystems.

• Pollution that enters the atmosphere always stays in the atmosphere.

• Air resources continually need to be replaced because gas particles are lost during precipitation.

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Planting trees can be beneficial for the air by __________. It is also beneficial for the soil because trees can __________. Choose the terms that best complete the sentences.

• removing air pollutants; help stabilize soil

• removing oxygen; reduce water intake

• increasing air pollutants; increase erosion

• removing air pollutants; reduce water intake

Which correctly identifies an example of a nonpoint source pollution?

• A. Nonpoint: oil spill

• C. Nonpoint: deforestation

• D. Nonpoint: waste dump from a factory

Which correctly identifies an example of a point source pollution.

• B. Point: agricultural runoff

• C. Point: oil spill

• D. Point: acid rain

How can a rain barrel help manage water resources?

• A. It is a technology that helps purify water to be reused again.

• C. It is a technology that replaces a household's need for purified water.

• D. It is a conservation method that can help reduce the amount of purified water a household uses.

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Which of the following management strategies is the most important to reduce air pollution?

• A. Developing technologies to reduce emissions from pollution sources.

• B. Implementing programs to have people keep track of their emissions.

• C. Increasing technology to measure the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• D. Finding ways to adapt to lower air quality.

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Which of the following is a management method that can help conserve water and reduce runoff caused by farming?

• Crop rotation, where farmers plant different crops based on the season to improve the soil health and optimize nutrients in the soil.

• Tilling, this allows for better absorption, farmers dig up the land after each growing session to remove weeds and roots.

• Fertilizing, where farmers add nutrients to the soil to increase crop production and health.

• Overgrazing, where animals are allowed to excessively eat plants which reduce ground cover.

What would help conserve water resources?

• Taking shorter showers.

• Watering outdoor plants daily.

• Washing the car weekly.

What is smog?

• A type of acid rain

• A mixture of smoke from emissions and fog or haze

• A poisonous gas made of three oxygen atoms

• Particles of rock and clay