Particulate Matter and Air Quality Quiz
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Which of the following is an example of particulate matter?

  • Dust (correct)
  • Water vapor
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Oxygen

    • What are some natural sources of particulate matter?

  • Burning fossil fuels
  • Vehicle exhaust
  • Volcanic eruptions (correct)
  • Industrial emissions

    • What are some health effects of inhaling particulate matter?

  • Headaches and dizziness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Muscle pain and fatigue
  • Coughing and difficulty breathing (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a source of solid particles that contribute to particulate matter?

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

    What are some human activities that release particulate matter into the air?

    <p>Burning fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some health effects of inhaling particulate matter?

    <p>Coughing and difficulty breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of acid precipitation?

    <p>Death of trees and other plant life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the formation of acid precipitation?

    <p>Reaction of gases with water, oxygen, and other chemicals in the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH of normal rainwater?

    <p>5.6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pollutants has decreased by more than 50 percent since the passing of the Clean Air Act in 1970?

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

    What percentage of toxins from industrial factories has decreased since the passing of the Clean Air Act in 1970?

    <p>90 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is regulated by the Clean Air Act in the United States?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions can help reduce your impact on the environment?

    <p>Using energy-efficient light bulbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some ways to protect Earth's resources mentioned in the text?

    <p>Educating others about environmental issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do international, national, and state legislation help with?

    <p>Minimizing impacts on the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of air pollution?

    <p>Increased contamination of the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the contamination of air by harmful substances including gases and smoke?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of human activities that contribute to air pollution?

    <p>Burning fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary cause of photochemical smog?

    <p>Burning of fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reaction leads to the formation of photochemical smog?

    <p>Nitrogen and carbon compounds react with sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of photochemical smog?

    <p>Brownish haze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary cause of photochemical smog?

    <p>Burning fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of photochemical smog?

    <p>Brownish haze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the nitrogen and carbon compounds in the air reacting with in sunlight to form photochemical smog?

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

    Which of the following is a consequence of high ozone levels close to Earth’s surface?

    <p>Contribution to smog formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ozone in the atmosphere?

    <p>Protection from ultraviolet radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when compounds react in sunlight?

    <p>Formation of ozone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of the thinning ozone layer?

    <p>Increased UV rays reaching Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for banning CFCs in 1978?

    <p>To protect the ozone layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were CFCs first created in a laboratory?

    <p>About 100 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of the thinning ozone layer?

    <p>Increased skin cancer rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for banning CFCs in 1978?

    <p>To prevent ozone layer depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the health effects linked to increased UV ray exposure?

    <p>Increased risk of sunburn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of acid rain?

    <p>Water interacting with oxides of nitrogen or sulfur dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH of rain that has interacted with oxides of nitrogen or sulfur dioxide?

    <p>3.7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some sources of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide mentioned in the text?

    <p>Power plants, refineries, and vehicles that use fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of acid rain on lakes and streams?

    <p>It increases the acidity of the water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can acid rain do to human structures made of stone or metal?

    <p>It can corrode them over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far can dangerous gases that cause acid rain travel from the pollution's source?

    <p>Hundreds of kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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