39 Questions
Which of the following is an example of particulate matter?
Dust
What are some natural sources of particulate matter?
Volcanic eruptions
What are some health effects of inhaling particulate matter?
Coughing and difficulty breathing
Which of the following is NOT a source of solid particles that contribute to particulate matter?
Volcanic eruptions
What are some human activities that release particulate matter into the air?
Burning fossil fuels
What are some health effects of inhaling particulate matter?
Coughing and difficulty breathing
Which of the following is a consequence of acid precipitation?
Death of trees and other plant life
What causes the formation of acid precipitation?
Reaction of gases with water, oxygen, and other chemicals in the atmosphere
What is the pH of normal rainwater?
5.6
Which of the following pollutants has decreased by more than 50 percent since the passing of the Clean Air Act in 1970?
Carbon monoxide
What percentage of toxins from industrial factories has decreased since the passing of the Clean Air Act in 1970?
90 percent
Which of the following is regulated by the Clean Air Act in the United States?
Air pollution
Which of the following actions can help reduce your impact on the environment?
Using energy-efficient light bulbs
What are some ways to protect Earth's resources mentioned in the text?
Educating others about environmental issues
What do international, national, and state legislation help with?
Minimizing impacts on the atmosphere
Which of the following is a consequence of air pollution?
Increased contamination of the atmosphere
What is the term for the contamination of air by harmful substances including gases and smoke?
Air pollution
What are some examples of human activities that contribute to air pollution?
Burning fossil fuels
Which of the following is the primary cause of photochemical smog?
Burning of fossil fuels
What reaction leads to the formation of photochemical smog?
Nitrogen and carbon compounds react with sunlight
What is the main characteristic of photochemical smog?
Brownish haze
Which of the following is the primary cause of photochemical smog?
Burning fossil fuels
What is the main characteristic of photochemical smog?
Brownish haze
What are the nitrogen and carbon compounds in the air reacting with in sunlight to form photochemical smog?
Sunlight
Which of the following is a consequence of high ozone levels close to Earth’s surface?
Contribution to smog formation
What is the role of ozone in the atmosphere?
Protection from ultraviolet radiation
What happens when compounds react in sunlight?
Formation of ozone
Which of the following is a consequence of the thinning ozone layer?
Increased UV rays reaching Earth's surface
What was the main reason for banning CFCs in 1978?
To protect the ozone layer
When were CFCs first created in a laboratory?
About 100 years ago
Which of the following is a consequence of the thinning ozone layer?
Increased skin cancer rates
What was the main reason for banning CFCs in 1978?
To prevent ozone layer depletion
What is one of the health effects linked to increased UV ray exposure?
Increased risk of sunburn
Which of the following is a cause of acid rain?
Water interacting with oxides of nitrogen or sulfur dioxide
What is the pH of rain that has interacted with oxides of nitrogen or sulfur dioxide?
3.7
What are some sources of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide mentioned in the text?
Power plants, refineries, and vehicles that use fossil fuels
What is the main effect of acid rain on lakes and streams?
It increases the acidity of the water
What can acid rain do to human structures made of stone or metal?
It can corrode them over time
How far can dangerous gases that cause acid rain travel from the pollution's source?
Hundreds of kilometers
Test your knowledge on particulate matter and its effects on air quality. Learn about the sources of solid and liquid particles in the air and the potential health risks associated with inhaling particulate matter.
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