Question 1

Photochemical smog is characteristic of urban areas with many vehicles and a climate that is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cool,wet,and cloudy 
B)  cool,dry,and sunny 
C)  warm,dry,and sunny 
D)  warm,wet,and cloudy 
E)  warm,wet,and sunny 
A)  cool,wet,and cloudy 
B)  cool,dry,and sunny 
C)  warm,dry,and sunny 
D)  warm,wet,and cloudy 
E)  warm,wet,and sunny

Question 2

The ____________________ established air pollution regulations for pollutants to be enforced by states and cities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ established air pollution regulations for...

Question 3

In the United States,the highest levels of air pollution from fine particles are found in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Northwest 
B)  the Rocky Mountains 
C)  the Northeast 
D)  Texas 
E)  West Virginia 
A)  the Northwest 
B)  the Rocky Mountains 
C)  the Northeast 
D)  Texas 
E)  West Virginia

Question 4

Radon-222 is a colorless,odorless gas that forms ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  when primary pollutants interact with ozone 
B)  from contaminated groundwater seeping through fractures in rocks 
C)  from underground rock and mineral deposits of uranium,shale,and granite 
D)  from coal-burning power plants 
E)  when smokers don't open windows 
A)  when primary pollutants interact with ozone 
B)  from contaminated groundwater seeping through fractures in rocks 
C)  from underground rock and mineral deposits of uranium,shale,and granite 
D)  from coal-burning power plants 
E)  when smokers don't open windows

Question 5

Pollution form vehicle exhaust is a primary factor in the formation of photochemical smog.What are three ways to reduce or prevent air pollution from vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Pollution can be prevented by walking,ri

Question 6

Because of the earth's shape,the atmosphere is thicker over the North and South Pole than at the equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Long-lived air pollutants from China,India,and the United States can circle the entire globe in about ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Long-lived air pollutants from China,India,and the United...

Question 8

____________________ can result from the decomposition of organic wastes in municipal solid waste landfills as well as the raising of livestock.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ can result from the decomposition of...

Question 9

The UV filtering effect of the ozone layer is beneficial because it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows humans and other forms of life to exist on land 
B)  prevents low energy radiation from reaching the earth's surface 
C)  counteracts global warming 
D)  prevents the formation of photochemical ozone in the stratosphere 
E)  reduces the amount of water vapor in the troposphere 
A)  allows humans and other forms of life to exist on land 
B)  prevents low energy radiation from reaching the earth's surface 
C)  counteracts global warming 
D)  prevents the formation of photochemical ozone in the stratosphere 
E)  reduces the amount of water vapor in the troposphere

Question 10

The Asian Brown Cloud is a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A)  large thick cloud of dust,smoke,and toxic metals in the troposphere 
B)  data storage system in China 
C)  slow moving cloud of dust,smoke,and toxic metals in the stratosphere 
D)  area of pollution that only affects Asia 
E)  cloud of dust,smoke,and toxic metals that is unable to be cleaned up 
A)  large thick cloud of dust,smoke,and toxic metals in the troposphere 
B)  data storage system in China 
C)  slow moving cloud of dust,smoke,and toxic metals in the stratosphere 
D)  area of pollution that only affects Asia 
E)  cloud of dust,smoke,and toxic metals that is unable to be cleaned up

Question 11

____________________ is a colorless gas used in foam insulation and can cause irritation of eyes,throat,skin,and lungs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a colorless gas used in...

Question 12

Before the 1980s,chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)were primarily used as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingredients in fire extinguishers and propellants in aerosol cans 
B)  coolants in air conditioners and industrial solvents 
C)  buoyancy gas in blimps 
D)  ingredients in bleach and propellants in aerosol cans 
E)  coolants in air conditioners and propellants in aerosol cans 
A)  ingredients in fire extinguishers and propellants in aerosol cans 
B)  coolants in air conditioners and industrial solvents 
C)  buoyancy gas in blimps 
D)  ingredients in bleach and propellants in aerosol cans 
E)  coolants in air conditioners and propellants in aerosol cans

Question 13

What are some ways to reduce acid deposition? Why is implementing these solutions difficult?

Accepted Answer

According to most scientists studying th

Question 14

The ____________________ market approach may not be an efficient method of reducing emissions because it creates incentive to cheat and would have to be carefully monitored.

Accepted Answer

cap-and-tr

Question 15

Air pollution is a recent phenomenon,which started when coal-burning became common in the Industrial Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Asian Brown Cloud is approximately the size of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibet 
B)  Shanghai 
C)  India 
D)  China and India 
E)  the Continental U.S. 
A)  Tibet 
B)  Shanghai 
C)  India 
D)  China and India 
E)  the Continental U.S.

Question 17

Carbon dioxide makes up 21% of the air we breathe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The period from 1980 and 2010 witnessed an increase in which pollutant?

Accepted Answer

A)  lead 
B)  carbon dioxide (CO2) 
C)  sulfur dioxide (SO2) 
D)  carbon monoxide (CO) 
E)  ground-level ozone 
A)  lead 
B)  carbon dioxide (CO2) 
C)  sulfur dioxide (SO2) 
D)  carbon monoxide (CO) 
E)  ground-level ozone

Question 19

The ozone layer protects living organisms by blocking 95% of ____________________ radiation from reaching the earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ozone layer protects living organisms by...

Question 20

Use the Figure above to answer the following question(s).
-Choose the letter that represents the boundary in the atmosphere between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 18: Air Pollution

Photochemical smog is characteristic of urban areas with many vehicles and a climate that is ____.

The ____________________ established air pollution regulations for pollutants to be enforced by states and cities.

In the United States,the highest levels of air pollution from fine particles are found in ____.

Radon-222 is a colorless,odorless gas that forms ____.

Pollution form vehicle exhaust is a primary factor in the formation of photochemical smog.What are three ways to reduce or prevent air pollution from vehicles?

Because of the earth's shape,the atmosphere is thicker over the North and South Pole than at the equator.

Long-lived air pollutants from China,India,and the United States can circle the entire globe in about ____________________ .

____________________ can result from the decomposition of organic wastes in municipal solid waste landfills as well as the raising of livestock.

The UV filtering effect of the ozone layer is beneficial because it ____.

The Asian Brown Cloud is a(n)____.

____________________ is a colorless gas used in foam insulation and can cause irritation of eyes,throat,skin,and lungs.

Before the 1980s,chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)were primarily used as ____.

What are some ways to reduce acid deposition? Why is implementing these solutions difficult?

The ____________________ market approach may not be an efficient method of reducing emissions because it creates incentive to cheat and would have to be carefully monitored.

Air pollution is a recent phenomenon,which started when coal-burning became common in the Industrial Revolution.

The Asian Brown Cloud is approximately the size of ____.

Carbon dioxide makes up 21% of the air we breathe.

The period from 1980 and 2010 witnessed an increase in which pollutant?

The ozone layer protects living organisms by blocking 95% of ____________________ radiation from reaching the earth's surface.

Use the Figure above to answer the following question(s). -Choose the letter that represents the boundary in the atmosphere between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

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