APES Unit 7 Quizs (CED Alignment)

Photochemical oxidant

• A class of air pollutants formed as a result of sunlight acting on chemical compounds such as nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide.

• A type of greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.

• A chemical compound that is used to purify water in treatment plants.

• A natural phenomenon that occurs during thunderstorms.

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Photochemical smog

• Smog that is dominated by oxidants such as ozone. Also known as Los Angeles–type smog; brown smog.

• Smog that is primarily composed of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter.

• A type of fog that occurs in cold weather conditions.

• Smog that is caused by the burning of fossil fuels and is rich in carbon monoxide.

Evaporate

• The process of converting from a solid to a liquid.

• The process of converting from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

• The process of converting from a gas to a liquid.

• The process of converting from a liquid to a solid.

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Noise pollution

• Unwanted sound that interferes with normal activities that is loud enough to cause health issues including hearing loss.

• A type of pollution that only affects urban areas.

• Sounds that are pleasant and enhance the environment.

• A phenomenon that only occurs during the night.

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Air pollution

• The introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or microorganisms into the atmosphere at concentrations high enough to harm plants, animals, and materials such as buildings, or to alter ecosystems.

• The process of cleaning the air by removing harmful substances and pollutants.

• The natural occurrence of dust and smoke in the atmosphere without human intervention.

• The increase in oxygen levels in the atmosphere due to photosynthesis.

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Acid rain

• Precipitation high in sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Also known as acid deposition.

• Rain that is neutral in pH and contains no harmful substances.

• A type of rain that occurs only in tropical regions.

• Rain that is beneficial for plant growth.

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Hydrocarbons

• Pollutant compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, such as gasoline and other fossil fuels.

• Compounds that only contain carbon and oxygen bonds, like carbon dioxide.

• Natural compounds found in fruits and vegetables.

• Inorganic compounds that do not contain carbon.

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PM10

• Particles smaller than 10 μm that can be deposited deep within the respiratory tract.

• Particles larger than 10 μm that are filtered out by the nose and throat.

• Particles that are only found in industrial areas and have no health effects.

• Particles that are larger than 2.5 μm and can be easily expelled from the body.

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pH

• The measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution.

• A scale that indicates the temperature of a substance.

• A logarithmic scale representing the strength of acids and bases.

• A method to determine the density of liquids.

Electrostatic precipitator

• A device that removes particulate matter by using an electrical charge to make particles coalesce so they can be removed from the exhaust stream.

• A machine that filters air using mechanical filters to capture dust and debris.

• A system that uses chemical reactions to neutralize harmful gases in the atmosphere.

• A device that generates electricity from static electricity produced by friction.

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