Air Resources Quiz

The air is an important (a)   and needs to be managed in order to reduce (b)   . 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?

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

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

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

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

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

• Developing technologies to reduce emissions from pollution sources.

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

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

• Finding ways to adapt to lower air quality.

Which regulations can the government implement to conserve air resources? Choose two correct answers.

• Mandate increase usage of gas vehicles

• Ban plastic bag usage in grocery stores

• Manage the amount of fertilizer used on farms

• Implement air filters in farms

Look at the pie chart. Which section contributes to the greatest amount of gas emissions?

• Transportation

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Residential

Air purifiers in cities are often positioned on the top of skyscrapers. How can air purifiers help reduce air pollution? Why are they placed on top of skyscrapers?

• Air purifiers help reduce air pollution by filtering pollutants and are placed on skyscrapers to cover a larger area.

• Air purifiers are placed on skyscrapers to save space and reduce noise pollution.

• Air purifiers on skyscrapers are used to generate electricity from wind.

• Air purifiers are placed on skyscrapers to improve the building's aesthetic appeal.

Look at the photo. This is an example of _____ pollution.

• water

• air

• land

What are emissions in the context of air pollution?

• Specific chemicals used in industries.

• Pollutants that are released into the air.

• Gases used for domestic heating.

• Particles found in clean air.

In the year 2050, Sophia is planning an interplanetary trip and wants to choose the transportation option that produces the least carbon emissions. Which of these should she choose?

• Bicycle

• Bus

• Airplane

• Train

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Name a gas which enters a catalytic converter. 

• Methane
• Hexane
• Nitrogen Monoxide
• Carbon Monoxide

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