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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?

    <p>Using energy efficient appliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is particle pollution also known as?

    <p>Particulate matter</p> 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?

    <p>36%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Carbon monoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of acid rain?

    <p>Sulfuric and nitric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does acid rain affect aquatic animals?

    <p>It makes the water toxic to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does acid rain do to forests?

    <p>It damages forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main air pollutant affecting plant growth?

    <p>Ozone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lead and carbon monoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the formation of ground-level ozone?

    <p>Car exhausts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Eye irritation and asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ash and soot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when acid rain enters water systems?

    <p>It flows across the ground as runoff</p> 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?

    <p>The Paris Agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>17%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Plant and care for trees</p> 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?

    <p>36%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is particle pollution made up of?

    <p>Solids or liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can volcanic ash do?

    <p>Block sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is air pollution closely linked to?

    <p>The Earth's climate and ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

    <p>To improve public health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Partial recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of joining the Paris Agreement?

    <p>To address climate change</p> 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?

    <p>The Paris Agreement</p> 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?

    <p>36%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of particle pollution?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

    <p>To protect human health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Using energy efficient appliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Partial recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Respiratory ailments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

    <p>Volcanic ash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does acid rain do to forests?

    <p>Causes them to wither</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of acid rain?

    <p>Reduced crop yields and forest health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the formation of ground-level ozone?

    <p>Reaction of pollution in sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pollutant is a main ingredient in smog?

    <p>Ozone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Eye irritation and asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of reducing air pollution?

    <p>To reduce health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary components of acid rain?

    <p>Sulfuric and nitric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clean Air Act programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the naturally occurring pollutants mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ash, soot, and volcanic gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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