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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA colorless, odorless gas that decreases the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Can cause faintness, death.Nitrogen oxidesGround-level ozoneCarbon monoxideSulfur dioxide
- 2. Multiple Choice
______________ ______________ is produced when fuels containing sulfur are burned in the presence of oxygen.
Carbon dioxide
Sulfur dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Greenhouse gas
- 3. Multiple Choice
Source of carbon monoxide
Incomplete combustion of fossil fuels
Combustion of fossil fuels
Decomposition of plant and animal matters
Photochemical reaction of CO2
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAn air pollution prevention mechanism found in vehicles.combustion chamberelectrostatic precipitatorscrubbercatalytic converter
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the major cause for air pollution?
deforestation
oil spills
transportation
cigarretes
- 6. Multiple Choice
What are the pollutants known to cause acid rain?nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide (sulfur compounds)Low pH and AcidLemon Juice and Battery AcidParticulate Matter and Carbon Dioxide - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat can humans do to reduce the effects of acid rain?Develop Alternate Energy Sources (Solar Power, Wind Energy)Use Less EnergyStop Burning Fossil FuelsAll of the Answers are Correct
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these problems can be caused by air pollution?Respiratory problemsReduced food sources for humansIncreased disease for humansDecrease in global temperatures
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat causes acid rain?High concentrations of sulfuric or nitric acid from pollutionFertilizer usePesticide useCFCs
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAcid rain can damageDrinking water sourcesAquatic lifeArchitecture/buildingsAll options are correct
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA colorless, odorless gasNitrogen oxidesGround-level ozoneCarbon monoxideSulfur dioxide
- 12. Multiple ChoiceA metallic element that can cause brain damageLeadParticulate matterGround-level ozoneNitrogen oxides
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which is true of air pollution and human health?
Years of research link air pollution to lung diseases, birth defects, and cancer
Air pollution is commonly listed as a cause of death.
None of the health effects of air pollution are reversible.
Healthy adults are most affected by air pollution.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The listed pollutants are sometimes found in car exhaust fumes.
1 carbon monoxide
2 nitrogen oxides
3 sulphur dioxide
Which of these pollutants are products of the combustion of the fuel?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which pollutant, found in car exhaust fumes, does not come from the fuel?
carbon monoxide
hydrocarbons
lead compounds
nitrogen oxides
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