Chapter 8: Agricultural Damage from Air Pollution

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Which air pollutant was estimated to cause losses to producers ranging from $1 billion to $5 billion in 1986?

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NO2

O3 (correct)

Fluoride

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of plant growth changes caused by acid rain?

Excessive fruit production (correct)

Early senescence of leaves

Lack of vigor

Stunted growth

What environmental issue has caused dramatic declines in amphibian populations since 1991?

Multiple factors including infections and synthetic compounds (correct)

Natural population cycles

Introduction of exotic predator species only

Habitat destruction only

Climate change only

What industrial facilities emit gaseous and particulate air pollutants?

Phosphate fertilizer manufacturing plants Signup and view all the answers

What is a widely known example of agricultural damage caused by air pollution?

Destruction of grasslands by acid rain Signup and view all the answers

What is necrosis in plants characterized by?

Brownish or black discoloration Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual death toll of waterfowls in the U.S. due to ingesting lead pellets?

More than one million Signup and view all the answers

What is the major factor that makes assessing economic effects of air pollution on agriculture difficult?

The multiple variables involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the fading of natural green color, or yellowing, of plant leaves due to air pollution?

Chlorosis Signup and view all the answers

What is one suspected factor contributing to the injuries of sea mammals due to water pollution?

Damaged immune systems from waterborne toxicants Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 8: Agricultural Damage from Air Pollution

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Which air pollutant was estimated to cause losses to producers ranging from $1 billion to $5 billion in 1986?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of plant growth changes caused by acid rain?

What environmental issue has caused dramatic declines in amphibian populations since 1991?

What industrial facilities emit gaseous and particulate air pollutants?

What is a widely known example of agricultural damage caused by air pollution?

What is necrosis in plants characterized by?

What is the estimated annual death toll of waterfowls in the U.S. due to ingesting lead pellets?

What is the major factor that makes assessing economic effects of air pollution on agriculture difficult?

What is the term used to describe the fading of natural green color, or yellowing, of plant leaves due to air pollution?

What is one suspected factor contributing to the injuries of sea mammals due to water pollution?

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