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- 1. Multiple Choice
This picture shows people walking through a highly-polluted city in China. From what type of pollution are they protecting themselves based on what they are wearing?
air pollutionwater pollutionland pollutionnoise pollution - 2. Multiple Choice
Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas?
vehicles, volcanoes
vehicles, industries
Industries, agriculture
All of the above
- 3. Multiple Choice
Acid rain can be traced back to
the burning of fossil fuels.
the use of electrostatic precipitators.
thermal inversions.
the release of particulate matter into the atmosphere.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT
emphysema. (hardening of lungs)
lung cancer.
headaches.
heart disease.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Chlorofluorocarbons is represented by the abbreviation _________________.
CFC
ChFC
Chl
hydrocarbons
- 6. Multiple Choice
The most common source of carbon monoxide comes from _____________________________.
vehicles
swamp gases
industrial sources
none of these
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an adverse health effect from air pollution?
allergic reactions
bronchial inflammation
eye and lung irritants
All of these are correct
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHarmful substances in air, water, or soil are called ________________.pollutantsparticles
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe ozone layer protects us fromUV raysCFCsIncreased atmospheric heatDecreased atmospheric heat
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe ozone layer is damaged byCFCsIncrease in greenhouse gasesIncreased global temperaturesSulfuric and nitric acids
- 11. Multiple ChoiceGlobal warming is due toGreenhouse gasesNitric and sulfuric acidsCFCsOzone depletion
- 12. Multiple ChoiceGreenhouses gasesAbsorb and radiate heatDestroy the ozone layerCause respiratory problemsCreate smog
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIncrease in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?Carbon dioxideWater vaporMethaneNitric oxides
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThese are two ways people can reduce air pollution.Drive vehicles that get low gas mileage / Burn trash at homeBurn less fossil fuels / walk and ride bikesCreate major forest fires / Use CFC'sBurn styrofoam at landfills / Use more chlorine
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow can smog be dangerous?It smells badPeople can't breath wellIt blocks the sunIt causes skin damage
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following products contains harmful CFC's?refrigeratorspray paint cansaerosol hairspray cansall of these
- 17. Multiple Choice
When harmful substances build up in the air to unhealthy levels it is known as...
unfortunate
air pollution
chemicalization
water pollution
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