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What is the definition of pollution?
What is the definition of pollution?
- The release of harmful chemicals directly into the atmosphere.
- The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. (correct)
- The presence of any foreign substances or energies in the atmosphere.
- The increase in the levels of gases, solids, or liquids in the atmosphere.
Which of the following is an example of a primary air pollutant?
Which of the following is an example of a primary air pollutant?
- PAN (Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate)
- Ozone
- Methane (correct)
- Sulphur trioxide
What distinguishes secondary air pollutants from primary pollutants?
What distinguishes secondary air pollutants from primary pollutants?
- They are produced from chemical reactions involving the primary pollutants. (correct)
- They are released directly from a source into the atmosphere.
- They are only present in outdoor air pollution.
- They are naturally occurring contaminants.
Which type of pollution can take the form of noise, heat, or light?
Which type of pollution can take the form of noise, heat, or light?
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What is considered to exist if the levels of gases, solids, or liquids present in the atmosphere are high enough to harm humans, other organisms, or materials?
What is considered to exist if the levels of gases, solids, or liquids present in the atmosphere are high enough to harm humans, other organisms, or materials?
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Which of the following is an example of a secondary air pollutant?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary air pollutant?
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What are the components of pollution known as?
What are the components of pollution known as?
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Which of the following is considered indoor air pollution?
Which of the following is considered indoor air pollution?
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What is the definition of primary air pollutants?
What is the definition of primary air pollutants?
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What distinguishes outdoor air pollution from indoor air pollution?
What distinguishes outdoor air pollution from indoor air pollution?
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