10 Questions
What is the environmental fate of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and how long does it persist in the atmosphere?
It persists in the atmosphere for 1-2 months before converting to CO2.
List four methods to reduce emissions of Carbon Monoxide (CO).
- Addition of oxygen-containing fuel additives to gasoline. 2. Establishment of national standards. 3. Stringent emission controls. 4. Inspection programs.
What are the requirements for facilities burning fossils or wood to reduce Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions?
They are required to maintain high burning efficiencies.
What is prohibited to reduce Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions?
Open burning of trash and garbage is prohibited.
Which agency designates Carbon Monoxide (CO) as one of the criteria (priority/principal) air pollutants?
USEPA and DENR-EMB.
What is the reactivity of ground-level ozone (O3) compared to O2?
Ground-level ozone is more reactive than O2.
In what season is ground-level ozone (O3) considered a pollutant in photochemical smog?
It is a summer pollutant in photochemical smog.
Where do human activities contribute to the formation of tropospheric (ground-level) O3?
Human activities contribute to the formation of tropospheric (ground-level) O3.
Which two cities are highlighted as being exposed to high levels of ground-level ozone (O3)?
Houston and Los Angeles.
What does EPA dub as the most intractable air pollutant in urban air?
EPA dubs ground-level ozone (O3) as the most intractable air pollutant in urban air.
Learn about the sources of sulfur dioxide, including marine and volcanic origins, and its environmental impact such as cooling the Earth's climate. This quiz is based on information from 'Understanding Environmental Pollution' by Hill M.
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