Human Impact on Air

Where does most (1/3) of our (the US) air pollution come from?

• cooking

• power plants

• burning wood

• motor vehicle emissions (gasoline)

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The _____ ______ Act passed in 1970 and strengthened in 1990, gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to regulate vehicle emissions in the U.S.

• dirty air

• clean water

• clean air

• dirty water

What are the main causes of smog?

• pollutants released from homes

• pollutants released by vehicles and industries

• pollutants released from wastewater

• pollutants in acid precipitation

Air pollution is when _________ substances build up in the air to unhealthy levels.

• fun

• good

• harmful

• weird

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

________ is when air pollution hangs over the urban areas and reduces visibility.

• smoke

• fog

• acid rain

• smog

Which of these is a short term effect of air pollution on health?

• headache

• nausea

• eye, nose and throat irritation

• all of these are correct

Emphysema, lung cancer, and heart disease are all examples of....

• short-term health effects of air pollution

• long-term health effects of air pollution

• short-term benefits of air pollution

• long-term health effects of water pollution

Which of the following human activities is the largest contributor to air pollution globally?

• Agriculture

• Transportation

• Industrial processes

• Residential heating

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities that contributes to global warming?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Ozone

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is a major effect of air pollution on human health?

• Improved lung function

• Increased risk of respiratory diseases

• Enhanced immune response

• Decreased allergy symptoms