Question 1

Human inputs of outdoor air pollutants occur mostly ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  in rural areas 
B)  in the mountains 
C)  along the oceans 
D)  in urban areas 
E)  in the deserts 
A)  in rural areas 
B)  in the mountains 
C)  along the oceans 
D)  in urban areas 
E)  in the deserts D

Question 2

Sixteen of the world's twenty most polluted cities are found in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  Brazil 
C)  the Ukraine 
D)  China 
E)  Mexico 
A)  the United States 
B)  Brazil 
C)  the Ukraine 
D)  China 
E)  Mexico D

Question 3

Outdoor air pollution is increased when ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  particles that are heavier than air settle out of the atmosphere 
B)  rain and snow wash pollutants out of the atmosphere 
C)  winds sweep pollutants away 
D)  chemical reactions form acid precipitation that falls out of the atmosphere 
E)  temperature inversions form over cities surrounded by mountains 
A)  particles that are heavier than air settle out of the atmosphere 
B)  rain and snow wash pollutants out of the atmosphere 
C)  winds sweep pollutants away 
D)  chemical reactions form acid precipitation that falls out of the atmosphere 
E)  temperature inversions form over cities surrounded by mountains E

Question 4

One-third of the mercury in the skies above the city of ____________________ can be traced to the air pollution made in China.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One-third of the mercury in the skies...

Question 5

The grasshopper effect is a result of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pollutants being transferred from warmer areas to polar areas by ocean currents 
B)  warm air sitting on top of cool,stagnant air 
C)  the mixing of warm and cold air 
D)  air pollutants being transferred from warmer areas to polar areas by evaporation and wind 
E)  precipitation exceeding evaporation 
A)  pollutants being transferred from warmer areas to polar areas by ocean currents 
B)  warm air sitting on top of cool,stagnant air 
C)  the mixing of warm and cold air 
D)  air pollutants being transferred from warmer areas to polar areas by evaporation and wind 
E)  precipitation exceeding evaporation

Question 6

The chemical that causes most people in developed countries the most difficulty is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chloroform 
B)  formaldehyde 
C)  carbon monoxide 
D)  asbestos 
E)  sulfur dioxide 
A)  chloroform 
B)  formaldehyde 
C)  carbon monoxide 
D)  asbestos 
E)  sulfur dioxide

Question 7

Acidic rain,snow,fog,and cloud vapor typically has a pH of

Accepted Answer

A)  3.6 
B)  4.6 
C)  5.6 
D)  6.6 
E)  7.6 
A)  3.6 
B)  4.6 
C)  5.6 
D)  6.6 
E)  7.6

Question 8

Burning coal will produce pollutants such as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon monoxide,sulfur dioxide and soot 
B)  sulfur dioxide,soot and water vapor. 
C)  carbon dioxide,soot and ozone 
D)  carbon dioxide,sulfur dioxide and water vapor 
E)  carbon monoxide,ozone and water vapor 
A)  carbon monoxide,sulfur dioxide and soot 
B)  sulfur dioxide,soot and water vapor. 
C)  carbon dioxide,soot and ozone 
D)  carbon dioxide,sulfur dioxide and water vapor 
E)  carbon monoxide,ozone and water vapor

Question 9

Which statement about indoor air pollution in the United States is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Levels of 11 pollutants are 2 to 5 times higher in inside U.S.homes than outside. 
B)  Pollution levels inside cars in urban areas are up to 18 times higher than outside. 
C)  Health risks are magnified because 70-98% of time is spent in cars or homes. 
D)  Outdoor air pollution has a higher cancer risk than indoor air pollution. 
E)  Pesticides and lead accumulate in carpet and on furniture in homes. 
A)  Levels of 11 pollutants are 2 to 5 times higher in inside U.S.homes than outside. 
B)  Pollution levels inside cars in urban areas are up to 18 times higher than outside. 
C)  Health risks are magnified because 70-98% of time is spent in cars or homes. 
D)  Outdoor air pollution has a higher cancer risk than indoor air pollution. 
E)  Pesticides and lead accumulate in carpet and on furniture in homes.

Question 10

The WHO and the World Bank call indoor air pollution ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the world's most serious air pollution problem 
B)  an important air pollution problem 
C)  not a serious air pollution problem 
D)  a serious problem only for poor people 
E)  a serious problem only for developed nations 
A)  the world's most serious air pollution problem 
B)  an important air pollution problem 
C)  not a serious air pollution problem 
D)  a serious problem only for poor people 
E)  a serious problem only for developed nations

Question 11

Sunlight,the production of oxides of nitrogen,and the production of volatile organic compounds must be present to develop ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sunlight,the production of oxides of nitrogen,and the...

Question 12

Use the Figure above to answer the following question(s).
-Choose the letter that represents the area where air would be thin and temperatures vary greatly with solar activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Use the Figure above to answer...

Question 13

Radioactive ____ is a product of uranium decay.

Accepted Answer

A)  radon 
B)  radium 
C)  plutonium 
D)  lead 
E)  hydrogen 
A)  radon 
B)  radium 
C)  plutonium 
D)  lead 
E)  hydrogen

Question 14

Approximately how much of the air we breathe is composed of nitrogen and oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)  99% 
B)  77% 
C)  63% 
D)  54% 
E)  33% 
A)  99% 
B)  77% 
C)  63% 
D)  54% 
E)  33%

Question 15

Outdoor air pollution is reduced when ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  buildings slow wind speed and reduce dilution of pollutants 
B)  hills and mountains reduce the flow of air in valleys 
C)  high temperatures promote formation of photochemical smog 
D)  chemical reactions form acid precipitation which falls out of the atmosphere 
E)  temperature inversions form over cities surrounded by mountains 
A)  buildings slow wind speed and reduce dilution of pollutants 
B)  hills and mountains reduce the flow of air in valleys 
C)  high temperatures promote formation of photochemical smog 
D)  chemical reactions form acid precipitation which falls out of the atmosphere 
E)  temperature inversions form over cities surrounded by mountains

Question 16

There is considerable scientific evidence that human activities have resulted in increasing levels of CO2 and the warming of the earth's climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which action would be an ineffective preventive measure for acid deposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing coal use 
B)  burning low-sulfur coal 
C)  switching to natural gas or renewable energy resources 
D)  adding lime to neutralize the acids 
E)  removing SO2 and NOx from motor vehicle exhausts 
A)  reducing coal use 
B)  burning low-sulfur coal 
C)  switching to natural gas or renewable energy resources 
D)  adding lime to neutralize the acids 
E)  removing SO2 and NOx from motor vehicle exhausts

Question 18

The phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons and other chemicals responsible for ozone depletion was accelerated by the ____________________,an agreement among nations around the world.

Accepted Answer

Copenhagen

Question 19

Indoor air pollution usually poses a much greater threat to human health than outdoor air pollution,even in the developed world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to a 2012 EPA report,between 1980 and 2010,the combined emissions of six major air pollutants decreased by how much?

Accepted Answer

A)  17% 
B)  23% 
C)  36% 
D)  49% 
E)  63% 
A)  17% 
B)  23% 
C)  36% 
D)  49% 
E)  63%

Exam 18: Air Pollution

Human inputs of outdoor air pollutants occur mostly ____.

Sixteen of the world's twenty most polluted cities are found in ____.

Outdoor air pollution is increased when ____.

One-third of the mercury in the skies above the city of ____________________ can be traced to the air pollution made in China.

The grasshopper effect is a result of ____.

The chemical that causes most people in developed countries the most difficulty is ____.

Acidic rain,snow,fog,and cloud vapor typically has a pH of

Burning coal will produce pollutants such as ____.

Which statement about indoor air pollution in the United States is false?

The WHO and the World Bank call indoor air pollution ____.

Sunlight,the production of oxides of nitrogen,and the production of volatile organic compounds must be present to develop ____________________.

Use the Figure above to answer the following question(s). -Choose the letter that represents the area where air would be thin and temperatures vary greatly with solar activity.

Radioactive ____ is a product of uranium decay.

Approximately how much of the air we breathe is composed of nitrogen and oxygen?

Outdoor air pollution is reduced when ____.

There is considerable scientific evidence that human activities have resulted in increasing levels of CO2 and the warming of the earth's climate.

Which action would be an ineffective preventive measure for acid deposition?

The phase-out of chlorofluorocarbons and other chemicals responsible for ozone depletion was accelerated by the ____________________,an agreement among nations around the world.

Indoor air pollution usually poses a much greater threat to human health than outdoor air pollution,even in the developed world.

According to a 2012 EPA report,between 1980 and 2010,the combined emissions of six major air pollutants decreased by how much?

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