Understanding Environmental Pollution Quiz

Harmful chemicals released directly from a source into the atmosphere (correct)

Solids present in the atmosphere at harmful levels

Naturally occurring contaminants in the atmosphere

Gases produced from chemical reactions involving secondary pollutants

The release of energy into the natural environment

The increase in temperature in the natural environment

The presence of foreign substances in the natural environment

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change (correct)

Presence of any foreign substances in the atmosphere

High levels of gases, solids, or liquids in the atmosphere that can harm humans, other organisms, or materials (correct)

Low levels of gases, solids, or liquids in the atmosphere

Absence of chemical substances or energy in the atmosphere

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