Apes Atmospheric Pollution

The formation of ozone begins when an O₂ molecule is split by _________________.

• UV-A radiation

• UV-B radiation

• UV-C radiation

• UV-A or UV-B radiation

The greatest emission of sulfur dioxide comes from _______________.

• on-road vehicles

• biofuels

• industrial processes

• power plants

Two major factors involved in the conversion of primary pollutants into secondary pollutants are __________.

• sunlight and water

• sulfates and sunlight

• water and volatile organics

• nitrogen oxides and sulfates

Answer explanation

It is assumed that pollutant chemicals (SO_x, NO_x, and VOCs) are present because the transformation only happens when they are present

Which two primary pollutants most often result in acid rain?

• sulfuric dioxide and nitric oxide

• carbon monoxide and VOCs

• ZEVs and VOCs

• carbonic acid and citric acid

A thermal inversion, which can lead to serious pollution events, occurs when

• warm air close to the surface is blanketed by a layer of cool air that traps pollutants.

• cool air close to the surface is blanketed by a layer of warm air that traps pollutants

• warm air rises, taking pollutants with it.

• cool air rises, taking the pollutants with it

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

• Lead

• Ground-level ozone

• Particulate matter

• Nitrogen oxides

Effect of sulfur dioxide

• Deprives body of oxygen

• Irritates the eyes

• Causes global warming

• Causes acid rain

Which city, state or country produces most air pollution per year

• China

• UTAH

• Russia

• Middle East

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease

• indoor air pollution

• long-term effects of air pollution

• short-term effects of air pollution

• sick-building syndrome

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Which rock can be used to counteract acid rain?

• Limestone

• Calcium

• Granite

• Asbestos