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What is the primary cause of the formation of ground-level ozone?
What is the primary cause of the formation of ground-level ozone?
- Interaction of Nox and volatile organic compounds under sunlight (correct)
- Combustion of fossil fuels
- Release of sulfur dioxide from coal plants
- Emission from volcanic activities
Which type of pollutants can be carried long distances by wind, making air pollution a global problem?
Which type of pollutants can be carried long distances by wind, making air pollution a global problem?
- Ground-level ozone
- Photochemical smog
- Secondary air pollutants (correct)
- Primary air pollutants
What is the consequence of aluminum leaching from soil into acidic water?
What is the consequence of aluminum leaching from soil into acidic water?
- Reduction in gill function for fish (correct)
- Enhanced plant growth due to aluminum content
- Increased oxygen levels for aquatic organisms
- Improved nutrient absorption for plants
What is the primary source of sulfur dioxide emissions that contribute to the formation of sulfuric acid?
What is the primary source of sulfur dioxide emissions that contribute to the formation of sulfuric acid?
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How does acid deposition impact marine organisms with calcium carbonate skeletons?
How does acid deposition impact marine organisms with calcium carbonate skeletons?
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What is the primary difference between primary air pollutants and secondary air pollutants?
What is the primary difference between primary air pollutants and secondary air pollutants?
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How is acid deposition formed?
How is acid deposition formed?
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Which pollutants contribute to the formation of smog?
Which pollutants contribute to the formation of smog?
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What is the impact of acid deposition on aquatic organisms?
What is the impact of acid deposition on aquatic organisms?
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Why does acid deposition leach nutrients from vegetation and crops?
Why does acid deposition leach nutrients from vegetation and crops?
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