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Which of the following is considered a primary air pollutant?
Which of the following is considered a primary air pollutant?
- Particulate matter (correct)
- Lead
- Ammonia
- Ozone
What is the main characteristic of secondary air pollutants?
What is the main characteristic of secondary air pollutants?
- They are directly emitted from sources
- They are harmless to humans and other organisms
- They remain unchanged in the atmosphere
- They are produced from chemical reactions involving primary pollutants (correct)
Which form of pollution is caused by undesirable changes in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of soil?
Which form of pollution is caused by undesirable changes in the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of soil?
- Soil pollution (correct)
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Noise pollution
What is considered to exist when the levels of gases, solids, or liquids in the atmosphere are high enough to harm humans, other organisms, or materials?
What is considered to exist when the levels of gases, solids, or liquids in the atmosphere are high enough to harm humans, other organisms, or materials?
What are examples of primary air pollutants?
What are examples of primary air pollutants?