Apes Air Pollution Review

Smog or ground ozone forms in the troposphere. Which pollutants are most responsible for smog or ground ozone?

• sulfur and particulate matter

• volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides

• carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

• none of these answers are correct

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?

• Respiratory problems

• Reduced food sources for humans

• Increased disease for humans

• Decrease in global temperatures

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which of the following are examples of VOC's ? (Select 3)

• paint and paint thinners

• gasoline

• water vapor

• formaldehyde

• smog

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?

• nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)

• Low pH and Acid

• Lemon Juice and Battery Acid

• Particulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide

When the Ozone Layer loses Ozone what happens to organisms on the earth's surface?

• They are exposed to Smog

• Nothing happens

• They are exposed to Acid Rain

• They are exposed to Ultraviolet B Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Acid rain can damage

• Drinking water sources

• Aquatic life

• Architecture/buildings

• All options are correct

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A colorless, odorless gas

• Nitrogen oxides

• Ground-level ozone

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of this air pollutant

• Lead

• Ground-level ozone

• Particulate matter

• Nitrogen oxides

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen.  Can cause faintness, death.

• Nitrogen oxides

• Ground-level ozone

• Carbon monoxide

• Sulfur dioxide

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.

• true

• false