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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 - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.
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
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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.
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The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT
emphysema. (hardening of lungs)
lung cancer.
headaches.
heart disease.
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Chlorofluorocarbons is represented by the abbreviation _________________.
CFC
ChFC
Chl
hydrocarbons
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The most common source of carbon monoxide comes from _____________________________.
vehicles
swamp gases
industrial sources
none of these
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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
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Harmful substances in air, water, or soil are called ________________.pollutantsparticles
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The ozone layer protects us fromUV raysCFCsIncreased atmospheric heatDecreased atmospheric heat
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The ozone layer is damaged byCFCsIncrease in greenhouse gasesIncreased global temperaturesSulfuric and nitric acids
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Global warming is due toGreenhouse gasesNitric and sulfuric acidsCFCsOzone depletion
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Greenhouses gasesAbsorb and radiate heatDestroy the ozone layerCause respiratory problemsCreate smog
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Increase in which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?Carbon dioxideWater vaporMethaneNitric oxides
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.These 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
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.How can smog be dangerous?It smells badPeople can't breath wellIt blocks the sunIt causes skin damage
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which of the following products contains harmful CFC's?refrigeratorspray paint cansaerosol hairspray cansall of these
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When harmful substances build up in the air to unhealthy levels it is known as...
unfortunate
air pollution
chemicalization
water pollution