AIR POLLUTION

What is a natural way pollution could occur?

• forest fires

• fossil fuels

• wind turbines

• solar panels

Pet hair and dust are examples of...

• allergens

• outdoor pollutants

• smog

• gases

Ozone...

• good for humans when near Earth's surface

• a harmful pollutant no matter where it happens

• found near Earth's surface all the time

• protects Earth when high in the atmosphere, but is a pollutant near Earth's surface

The clean air act gives the U.S the power to set air quality standards.

• True

• False

What is global climate change?

• A world-wide change in weather patterns

• A depletion of the ozone layer

• An unexplainable phenomenon

• An increase in storms in North Carolina

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Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• ozone

• Carbon Dioxide

• carbon monoxide

• All of the Above

What does CFC stand for?

• Carbon Four Chemicals

• Chlorofluorocarbons

• Chinese Fossil Chemicals

• It does not stand for anything

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Acid rain can damage

• Drinking water sources
• Aquatic life
• Architecture/buildings
• All options are correct

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The ozone layer protects us from

• UV rays
• CFCs
• Increased atmospheric heat
• Decreased atmospheric heat

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