Air and Water Resources Test

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.

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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.

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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

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Look at the pie chart. Which section contributes to the greatest amount of gas emissions? Explain what could contribute to the gas emission in the section.

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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 filter pollutants and are placed on skyscrapers to cover a larger area.

• Air purifiers are decorative and placed on skyscrapers for aesthetic reasons.

• Air purifiers are used for cooling and are placed on skyscrapers to save space.

• Air purifiers are noise-cancelling devices and are placed on skyscrapers to reduce city noise.

Which correctly identifies an example of a point source pollution and an example of a nonpoint source pollution?

• Point: waste dumped from sewage plants; Nonpoint: oil spills

• Point: agricultural runoff; Nonpoint: acid rain

• Point: oil spills; Nonpoint: deforestation

• Point: acid rain; Nonpoint: agricultural runoff

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How can a rain barrel help manage water resources?

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

• It increases the efficiency of how water is used which ultimately reduces the total amount of water a household uses.

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

• 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 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.

Which of the following would help conserve water resources? Choose all correct answers.

• Taking shorter showers.

• Watering outdoor plants daily.

• Turning off faucets when not in use.

• Washing the car weekly.

Technology can be used to help manage water resources. Which of the following is an example of such technology?

• Smart irrigation systems

• Traditional farming methods

• Manual water distribution

• Natural rainfall

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