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What type of pollutants are formed as a result of reactions between primary pollutants and other elements in the atmosphere?
What type of pollutants are formed as a result of reactions between primary pollutants and other elements in the atmosphere?
- Primary air pollutants
- Tertiary air pollutants
- Quaternary air pollutants
- Secondary air pollutants (correct)
Which gas is both a primary and secondary air pollutant?
Which gas is both a primary and secondary air pollutant?
- Ozone (O3)
- Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) (correct)
- Nitric oxide (NO)
What is the most important characteristic of air pollutants mentioned in the text?
What is the most important characteristic of air pollutants mentioned in the text?
- Their color
- Their trans-boundary nature (correct)
- Their density
- Their odor
What are aerosols loosely defined as, according to the text?
What are aerosols loosely defined as, according to the text?
What is the major concern related to airborne particles less than 10 μm in diameter?
What is the major concern related to airborne particles less than 10 μm in diameter?
Which natural process results in sea salt crystals being suspended in the air?
Which natural process results in sea salt crystals being suspended in the air?
What is the consequence of the depletion of the upper ozone layer?
What is the consequence of the depletion of the upper ozone layer?
Which anthropogenic source contributes to the generation of airborne particles?
Which anthropogenic source contributes to the generation of airborne particles?
What is the biggest source of ammonia emissions?
What is the biggest source of ammonia emissions?
What is the major source of carbon monoxide emissions?
What is the major source of carbon monoxide emissions?
What are the effects of exposure to high concentrations of gaseous ammonia?
What are the effects of exposure to high concentrations of gaseous ammonia?
How are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) defined?
How are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) defined?
What is the role of carbonic acid in the reaction with copper?
What is the role of carbonic acid in the reaction with copper?
What causes the rusting of iron under atmospheric conditions?
What causes the rusting of iron under atmospheric conditions?
What is the role of iron impurity sites in the rusting process?
What is the role of iron impurity sites in the rusting process?
Why does increased acid precipitation cause increased rates of corrosion of iron and steel structures?
Why does increased acid precipitation cause increased rates of corrosion of iron and steel structures?
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