Understanding Environmental Pollution
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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?

  • PAN (Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate)
  • Ozone
  • Methane (correct)
  • Sulphur trioxide

    • 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?

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

    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?

    <p>$Air$ Pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a secondary air pollutant?

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

    What are the components of pollution known as?

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

    Which of the following is considered indoor air pollution?

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

    What is the definition of primary air pollutants?

    <p>Harmful chemicals released directly from a source into the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes outdoor air pollution from indoor air pollution?

    <p>Source of origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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