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Which air pollutant was estimated to cause losses to producers ranging from $1 billion to $5 billion in 1986?
Which air pollutant was estimated to cause losses to producers ranging from $1 billion to $5 billion in 1986?
- PAN
- NO2
- O3 (correct)
- Fluoride
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of plant growth changes caused by acid rain?
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?
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?
What industrial facilities emit gaseous and particulate air pollutants?
What is a widely known example of agricultural damage caused by air pollution?
What is a widely known example of agricultural damage caused by air pollution?
What is necrosis in plants characterized by?
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 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 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 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?
What is one suspected factor contributing to the injuries of sea mammals due to water pollution?
