Acid Rain Quiz

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Which of the following is a consequence of acid rain?

Improved water quality

Increased forest health

Enhanced biodiversity

Reduced crop yields (correct)

What is the main ingredient in smog?

Sulfur dioxide

Nitrogen oxides

Ozone (correct)

Carbon dioxide

Which pollutants have been lowered by Clean Air Act programs since 1970?

Particles, ground level ozone, lead, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide (correct)

Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide

Ash, soot, sulphur dioxide, salt spray

Volcanic, combustion gases

Which of the following actions can help improve air quality?

Using energy efficient appliances Signup and view all the answers

What is particle pollution also known as?

Particulate matter Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Americans still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particulate pollution?

36% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pollutants is released into the atmosphere when we burn fossil fuels?

Carbon monoxide Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of acid rain?

Sulfuric and nitric acid Signup and view all the answers

How does acid rain affect aquatic animals?

It makes the water toxic to them Signup and view all the answers

What does acid rain do to forests?

It damages forests Signup and view all the answers

What is the main air pollutant affecting plant growth?

Ozone Signup and view all the answers

What are the pollutants that have been lowered by Clean Air Act programs since 1970?

Lead and carbon monoxide Signup and view all the answers

What causes the formation of ground-level ozone?

Car exhausts Signup and view all the answers

What health problems can be caused by air pollution in the form of inhalable fog?

Eye irritation and asthma Signup and view all the answers

What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

Ash and soot Signup and view all the answers

What happens when acid rain enters water systems?

It flows across the ground as runoff Signup and view all the answers

Which agreement did the U.S. join to reduce its emissions by about 25% by 2025 compared with 2005 levels?

The Paris Agreement Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected reduction in emissions by the U.S. by 2025?

17% Signup and view all the answers

What are some actions that can lead to better air quality?

Plant and care for trees Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Americans still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particulate pollution?

36% Signup and view all the answers

What is particle pollution made up of?

Solids or liquids Signup and view all the answers

What can volcanic ash do?

Block sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What is air pollution closely linked to?

The Earth's climate and ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

To improve public health Signup and view all the answers

What is the Earth's ozone layer on its way to?

Partial recovery Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of joining the Paris Agreement?

To address climate change Signup and view all the answers

Which agreement did the U.S. join to reduce its emissions by about 25% by 2025 compared with 2005 levels?

The Paris Agreement Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Americans still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particulate pollution?

36% Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of particle pollution?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

To protect human health Signup and view all the answers

What are some actions that can lead to better air quality?

Using energy efficient appliances Signup and view all the answers

What is the Earth's ozone layer on its way to?

Partial recovery Signup and view all the answers

What health problems can be caused by air pollution in the form of inhalable fog?

Respiratory ailments Signup and view all the answers

What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

Volcanic ash Signup and view all the answers

What does acid rain do to forests?

Causes them to wither Signup and view all the answers

What are the pollutants that have been lowered by Clean Air Act programs since 1970?

Volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary pollutants released into the atmosphere when we burn fossil fuels?

Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of acid rain?

Reduced crop yields and forest health Signup and view all the answers

What causes the formation of ground-level ozone?

Reaction of pollution in sunlight Signup and view all the answers

Which pollutant is a main ingredient in smog?

Ozone Signup and view all the answers

What health problems can be caused by air pollution in the form of inhalable fog?

Eye irritation and asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

To reduce health problems Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary components of acid rain?

Sulfuric and nitric acid Signup and view all the answers

What are some actions that can lead to better air quality?

Clean Air Act programs Signup and view all the answers

Which pollutants have been lowered by Clean Air Act programs since 1970?

Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

Ash, soot, and volcanic gases Signup and view all the answers

Acid Rain Quiz

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Which of the following is a consequence of acid rain?

What is the main ingredient in smog?

Which pollutants have been lowered by Clean Air Act programs since 1970?

Which of the following actions can help improve air quality?

What is particle pollution also known as?

What percentage of Americans still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particulate pollution?

Which of the following pollutants is released into the atmosphere when we burn fossil fuels?

What are the main components of acid rain?

How does acid rain affect aquatic animals?

What does acid rain do to forests?

What is the main air pollutant affecting plant growth?

What are the pollutants that have been lowered by Clean Air Act programs since 1970?

What causes the formation of ground-level ozone?

What health problems can be caused by air pollution in the form of inhalable fog?

What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

What happens when acid rain enters water systems?

Which agreement did the U.S. join to reduce its emissions by about 25% by 2025 compared with 2005 levels?

What is the expected reduction in emissions by the U.S. by 2025?

What are some actions that can lead to better air quality?

What percentage of Americans still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particulate pollution?

What is particle pollution made up of?

What can volcanic ash do?

What is air pollution closely linked to?

What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

What is the Earth's ozone layer on its way to?

What is the significance of joining the Paris Agreement?

Which agreement did the U.S. join to reduce its emissions by about 25% by 2025 compared with 2005 levels?

What percentage of Americans still live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particulate pollution?

What are the main components of particle pollution?

What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

What are some actions that can lead to better air quality?

What is the Earth's ozone layer on its way to?

What health problems can be caused by air pollution in the form of inhalable fog?

What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

What does acid rain do to forests?

What are the pollutants that have been lowered by Clean Air Act programs since 1970?

What are the primary pollutants released into the atmosphere when we burn fossil fuels?

What is the main consequence of acid rain?

What causes the formation of ground-level ozone?

Which pollutant is a main ingredient in smog?

What health problems can be caused by air pollution in the form of inhalable fog?

What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

What are the primary components of acid rain?

What are some actions that can lead to better air quality?

Which pollutants have been lowered by Clean Air Act programs since 1970?

What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

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