Question 1

Acid deposition is most likely to occur

Accepted Answer

A) where the soil is already acid. 
B) in mountainous areas. 
C) down wind of a coal fired power plant. 
D) in forested areas. 
A) where the soil is already acid. 
B) in mountainous areas. 
C) down wind of a coal fired power plant. 
D) in forested areas. C

Question 2

Winds are produced by

Accepted Answer

A) the rotation of the Earth. 
B) uneven heating of the Earth by the Sun. 
C) air sinking at the equator. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
E) None of these statements is correct. 
A) the rotation of the Earth. 
B) uneven heating of the Earth by the Sun. 
C) air sinking at the equator. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
E) None of these statements is correct. D

Question 3

Ozone,when found close to the surface of the earth,is a pollutant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Air pollution is

Accepted Answer

A) not a problem in economically developed countries. 
B) unrelated to the amount of industrial activity in a country. 
C) greatest in newly industrialized countries. 
D) All these statements are correct. 
A) not a problem in economically developed countries. 
B) unrelated to the amount of industrial activity in a country. 
C) greatest in newly industrialized countries. 
D) All these statements are correct.

Question 5

Motor vehicle emissions are not a major source of air pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most common source of carbon monoxide is from

Accepted Answer

A) industry. 
B) burning leaves. 
C) vehicles. 
D) swamps. 
A) industry. 
B) burning leaves. 
C) vehicles. 
D) swamps.

Question 7

Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

Accepted Answer

A) is produced primarily by power plants. 
B) contributes to acid deposition. 
C) causes respiratory problems. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
E) None of these statements are correct. 
A) is produced primarily by power plants. 
B) contributes to acid deposition. 
C) causes respiratory problems. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
E) None of these statements are correct.

Question 8

Which of the following chemicals is implicated in both global warming and ozone depletion?

Accepted Answer

A) chlorofluorocarbons 
B) sulfur dioxide 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) methane 
A) chlorofluorocarbons 
B) sulfur dioxide 
C) carbon dioxide 
D) methane

Question 9

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Accumulation of potential acid-forming particles on a surface.

Accepted Answer

A) thermal inversion 
B) acid deposition 
C) secondary air pollutants 
D) ozone 
E) particulates
F)radon
G)greenhouse effect
H)primary air pollutants
I)radon.
J)photochemical smog
K)oxides of nitrogen
L)sulfur dioxide 
A) thermal inversion 
B) acid deposition 
C) secondary air pollutants 
D) ozone 
E) particulates
F)radon
G)greenhouse effect
H)primary air pollutants
I)radon.
J)photochemical smog
K)oxides of nitrogen
L)sulfur dioxide

Question 10

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Gas emitted from certain kinds of rocks.

Accepted Answer

A) thermal inversion 
B) acid deposition 
C) secondary air pollutants 
D) ozone 
E) particulates
F)radon
G)greenhouse effect
H)primary air pollutants
I)sulfur dioxide.
J)photochemical smog
K)oxides of nitrogen
L)sulfur dioxide 
A) thermal inversion 
B) acid deposition 
C) secondary air pollutants 
D) ozone 
E) particulates
F)radon
G)greenhouse effect
H)primary air pollutants
I)sulfur dioxide.
J)photochemical smog
K)oxides of nitrogen
L)sulfur dioxide

Question 11

Photochemical smog is considered a primary pollutant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To decrease exposure to second hand smoke,the EPA recommended that

Accepted Answer

A) people not smoke in their homes or near children. 
B) people not smoke in restaurants or bars. 
C) all cigarette sales should have a $4 tax added. 
D) children should not be allowed to purchase cigarettes. 
A) people not smoke in their homes or near children. 
B) people not smoke in restaurants or bars. 
C) all cigarette sales should have a $4 tax added. 
D) children should not be allowed to purchase cigarettes.

Question 13

Nitrogen dioxide

Accepted Answer

A) is a natural ingredient of the atmosphere. 
B) is produced when fossil fuels are burned. 
C) can be reduced by using filters. 
D) is produced by sunlight. 
A) is a natural ingredient of the atmosphere. 
B) is produced when fossil fuels are burned. 
C) can be reduced by using filters. 
D) is produced by sunlight.

Question 14

There are six Criteria Pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Atmospheric ozone shields the earth from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Particulate matter is a dangerous pollutant because it

Accepted Answer

A) irritates the lining of the respiratory tract. 
B) results in heart attacks. 
C) decreases asthma rates. 
D) replaces oxygen in the blood. 
A) irritates the lining of the respiratory tract. 
B) results in heart attacks. 
C) decreases asthma rates. 
D) replaces oxygen in the blood.

Question 17

The hole in the Antarctic ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

Accepted Answer

A) continues to get larger each year. 
B) occurs because of the destruction of ozone molecules. 
C) caused countries to outlaw the use of spray cans. 
D) All these statements are correct. 
A) continues to get larger each year. 
B) occurs because of the destruction of ozone molecules. 
C) caused countries to outlaw the use of spray cans. 
D) All these statements are correct.

Question 18

All of the following are a common source of indoor air pollution EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Ozone 
B) Radon 
C) Smoke from tobacco products 
D) Volatile organic compounds 
A) Ozone 
B) Radon 
C) Smoke from tobacco products 
D) Volatile organic compounds

Question 19

The Clean Air Act

Accepted Answer

A) set national ambient air quality standards for six pollutants. 
B) set voluntary air quality standards for 187 pollutants. 
C) provided tax incentives and grants for voluntary clean-up of air pollution. 
D) provided funding to States to regulate air pollution. 
A) set national ambient air quality standards for six pollutants. 
B) set voluntary air quality standards for 187 pollutants. 
C) provided tax incentives and grants for voluntary clean-up of air pollution. 
D) provided funding to States to regulate air pollution.

Question 20

The Clean Air Act of 1970 included responsibilities to

Accepted Answer

A) reduce acid rain (acid deposition). 
B) reduce ozone in the upper atmosphere 
C) reduce emissions from vehicles. 
D) stop power plants from releasing mercury. 
A) reduce acid rain (acid deposition). 
B) reduce ozone in the upper atmosphere 
C) reduce emissions from vehicles. 
D) stop power plants from releasing mercury.

Acid deposition is most likely to occur

Winds are produced by

Ozone,when found close to the surface of the earth,is a pollutant.

Air pollution is

Motor vehicle emissions are not a major source of air pollution.

The most common source of carbon monoxide is from

Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)

Which of the following chemicals is implicated in both global warming and ozone depletion?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Accumulation of potential acid-forming particles on a surface.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Gas emitted from certain kinds of rocks.

Photochemical smog is considered a primary pollutant.

To decrease exposure to second hand smoke,the EPA recommended that

Nitrogen dioxide

There are six Criteria Pollutants.

Atmospheric ozone shields the earth from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light radiation.

Particulate matter is a dangerous pollutant because it

The hole in the Antarctic ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

All of the following are a common source of indoor air pollution EXCEPT

The Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act of 1970 included responsibilities to

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

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Acid deposition is most likely to occur

Winds are produced by

Ozone,when found close to the surface of the earth,is a pollutant.

Air pollution is

Motor vehicle emissions are not a major source of air pollution.

The most common source of carbon monoxide is from

Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

Which of the following chemicals is implicated in both global warming and ozone depletion?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Accumulation of potential acid-forming particles on a surface.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Gas emitted from certain kinds of rocks.

Photochemical smog is considered a primary pollutant.

To decrease exposure to second hand smoke,the EPA recommended that

Nitrogen dioxide

There are six Criteria Pollutants.

Atmospheric ozone shields the earth from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light radiation.

Particulate matter is a dangerous pollutant because it

The hole in the Antarctic ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

All of the following are a common source of indoor air pollution EXCEPT

The Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act of 1970 included responsibilities to

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)