Question 1

The primary purpose of a smokestack is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  burn off inversion layers. 
B)  promote adiabatic cooling of the smoke. 
C)  reduce the concentration of pollutants at ground level. 
D)  change the lapse rate. 
A)  burn off inversion layers. 
B)  promote adiabatic cooling of the smoke. 
C)  reduce the concentration of pollutants at ground level. 
D)  change the lapse rate.

Question 2

Forest fires triggered by lightning are one of many natural sources of air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

This category of air pollutants is emitted directly from identifiable sources and pollutes the air immediately upon being emitted.

Accepted Answer

A)  tertiary pollutants 
B)  quaternary pollutants 
C)  secondary pollutants 
D)  primary pollutants 
A)  tertiary pollutants 
B)  quaternary pollutants 
C)  secondary pollutants 
D)  primary pollutants

Question 4

Rain is naturally somewhat acidic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The largest single air pollutant (in terms of the quantity emitted each year) is carbon monoxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Generally, the greater the mixing depth, the better the air quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The term "smog" originally referred to a mixture of smoke and fog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The primary purpose of a smokestack is to:

Forest fires triggered by lightning are one of many natural sources of air pollution.

This category of air pollutants is emitted directly from identifiable sources and pollutes the air immediately upon being emitted.

Rain is naturally somewhat acidic.

The largest single air pollutant (in terms of the quantity emitted each year) is carbon monoxide.

Generally, the greater the mixing depth, the better the air quality.

The term "smog" originally referred to a mixture of smoke and fog.

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Exam 13: Air Pollution

The primary purpose of a smokestack is to:

Forest fires triggered by lightning are one of many natural sources of air pollution.

This category of air pollutants is emitted directly from identifiable sources and pollutes the air immediately upon being emitted.

Rain is naturally somewhat acidic.

The largest single air pollutant (in terms of the quantity emitted each year) is carbon monoxide.

Generally, the greater the mixing depth, the better the air quality.

The term "smog" originally referred to a mixture of smoke and fog.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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