Question 1

Particulate pollution not only adversely affects the lungs,but can also interfere with the normal rhythm of the human heart.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Provide a brief explanation of the Montreal Protocol.

Accepted Answer

The discovery of the ozone hole added ur

Question 3

The stability of the atmosphere is determined by the way the air temperature changes with height,which is known as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) inversion rate 
B) mixing layer 
C) ​mixing depth 
D) ​lapse rate 
E) ​stabilizing rate 
A) inversion rate 
B) mixing layer 
C) ​mixing depth 
D) ​lapse rate 
E) ​stabilizing rate

Question 4

The depletion of stratospheric ozone could cause suppression of the human immune system.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To help reduce emissions that lead to acid precipitation,the United States implemented ____ by which companies that reduced their emissions could sell allowances to other companies that had yet to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) the Montreal Protocol 
B) the Kyoto Protocol 
C) ​the AQI 
D) ​a "cap and trade" system 
E) ​carbon offset program 
A) the Montreal Protocol 
B) the Kyoto Protocol 
C) ​the AQI 
D) ​a "cap and trade" system 
E) ​carbon offset program

Question 6

Due to increased industrialization,by the 1850s,London had become notorious for its "pea soup" fog,which was a thick mixture of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

smoke and

Question 7

The main component of photochemical smog is the gas____________________.​

Accepted Answer

ozone (O₃)

Question 8

What does the word smog mean? Explain the difference between Los Angeles-type smog and London-type smog.

Accepted Answer

The word smog originally meant the combi

Question 9

Particulate pollution with diameters less than 2.5 µm are particularly dangerous because they ____.

Accepted Answer

A) can penetrate deep into the lungs 
B) dissolve easily in water 
C) ​are chemically neutralized by carbon dioxide 
D) ​dissolve easily in water and they are chemically neutralized by dissolved carbon dioxide 
E) ​can cause eye irritation 
A) can penetrate deep into the lungs 
B) dissolve easily in water 
C) ​are chemically neutralized by carbon dioxide 
D) ​dissolve easily in water and they are chemically neutralized by dissolved carbon dioxide 
E) ​can cause eye irritation

Question 10

A study conducted in St.Louis,Missouri,showed that precipitation amounts downwind from the city were ____ than ____.

Accepted Answer

A) less on Mondays;on Fridays 
B) greater on weekdays;on weekends 
C) ​greater on weekdays;on weekends 
D) ​greater in spring;in fall 
E) ​less in spring;fall 
A) less on Mondays;on Fridays 
B) greater on weekdays;on weekends 
C) ​greater on weekdays;on weekends 
D) ​greater in spring;in fall 
E) ​less in spring;fall

Question 11

In the northeastern United States,emissions of ____ are primarily responsible for acid precipitation.

Accepted Answer

A) benzene 
B) sulfur dioxide 
C) ​carbon monoxide 
D) ​volatile organic compounds 
E) ​CFCs 
A) benzene 
B) sulfur dioxide 
C) ​carbon monoxide 
D) ​volatile organic compounds 
E) ​CFCs

Question 12

Concentrations of tropospheric ozone are normally higher at night and during the winter months.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Since the Clean Air Act of 1970,emissions of most pollutants have fallen off substantially,with _____ showing the greatest reduction.

Accepted Answer

A) sulfur dioxide 
B) methane 
C) ​lead 
D) ​carbon dioxide 
E) ​carbon monoxide 
A) sulfur dioxide 
B) methane 
C) ​lead 
D) ​carbon dioxide 
E) ​carbon monoxide

Question 14

Provide a brief overview of when and why the Clean Air Act was enacted in the United States.Also,include a discussion of revisions to the Clean Air Act.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary,but should include the

Question 15

Pollution is most severe when a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) cold upper-level low moves into a region. 
B) warm front passes through the area. 
C) ​large slow-moving anticyclone moves into an area. 
D) ​storm system begins developing to the west. 
E) ​cold front passes through the area. 
A) cold upper-level low moves into a region. 
B) warm front passes through the area. 
C) ​large slow-moving anticyclone moves into an area. 
D) ​storm system begins developing to the west. 
E) ​cold front passes through the area.

Question 16

The most abundant volatile organic compound is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) sulfuric acid 
B) chlorofluorocarbon 
C) ​formaldehyde 
D) ​methane 
E) ​benzene 
A) sulfuric acid 
B) chlorofluorocarbon 
C) ​formaldehyde 
D) ​methane 
E) ​benzene

Question 17

Radiation inversions are not generally important for air pollution layers because they ____.

Accepted Answer

A) form at night. 
B) only last a few hours. 
C) ​form in heavy wind. 
D) ​are disturbed by precipitation. 
E) ​cannot exist during the day. 
A) form at night. 
B) only last a few hours. 
C) ​form in heavy wind. 
D) ​are disturbed by precipitation. 
E) ​cannot exist during the day.

Question 18

In cities,where less vegetation and exposed soil exists,the majority of the Sun's energy is absorbed by urban structures and asphalt,creating an urban heat island.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The primary source for all pollutants is from fuel combustion from stationary (fixed)sources.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Carbon monoxide is the most abundant primary air pollutant in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Particulate pollution not only adversely affects the lungs,but can also interfere with the normal rhythm of the human heart.

Provide a brief explanation of the Montreal Protocol.

The stability of the atmosphere is determined by the way the air temperature changes with height,which is known as the ____.

The depletion of stratospheric ozone could cause suppression of the human immune system.

To help reduce emissions that lead to acid precipitation,the United States implemented ____ by which companies that reduced their emissions could sell allowances to other companies that had yet to do so.

Due to increased industrialization,by the 1850s,London had become notorious for its "pea soup" fog,which was a thick mixture of ____________________.

The main component of photochemical smog is the gas____________________.

What does the word smog mean? Explain the difference between Los Angeles-type smog and London-type smog.

Particulate pollution with diameters less than 2.5 µm are particularly dangerous because they ____.

A study conducted in St.Louis,Missouri,showed that precipitation amounts downwind from the city were than .

In the northeastern United States,emissions of ____ are primarily responsible for acid precipitation.

Concentrations of tropospheric ozone are normally higher at night and during the winter months.

Since the Clean Air Act of 1970,emissions of most pollutants have fallen off substantially,with _____ showing the greatest reduction.

Provide a brief overview of when and why the Clean Air Act was enacted in the United States.Also,include a discussion of revisions to the Clean Air Act.

Pollution is most severe when a ____.

The most abundant volatile organic compound is ____.

Radiation inversions are not generally important for air pollution layers because they ____.

In cities,where less vegetation and exposed soil exists,the majority of the Sun's energy is absorbed by urban structures and asphalt,creating an urban heat island.

The primary source for all pollutants is from fuel combustion from stationary (fixed)sources.

Carbon monoxide is the most abundant primary air pollutant in the United States.

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation Dew Fog and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Light Color and Atmospheric Optics

Filters

Exam 19: Air Pollution

Particulate pollution not only adversely affects the lungs,but can also interfere with the normal rhythm of the human heart.​

Provide a brief explanation of the Montreal Protocol.

The stability of the atmosphere is determined by the way the air temperature changes with height,which is known as the ____.

The depletion of stratospheric ozone could cause suppression of the human immune system.​

To help reduce emissions that lead to acid precipitation,the United States implemented ____ by which companies that reduced their emissions could sell allowances to other companies that had yet to do so.

Due to increased industrialization,by the 1850s,London had become notorious for its "pea soup" fog,which was a thick mixture of ____________________.

The main component of photochemical smog is the gas____________________.​

What does the word smog mean? Explain the difference between Los Angeles-type smog and London-type smog.

Particulate pollution with diameters less than 2.5 µm are particularly dangerous because they ____.

A study conducted in St.Louis,Missouri,showed that precipitation amounts downwind from the city were ____ than ____.

In the northeastern United States,emissions of ____ are primarily responsible for acid precipitation.

Concentrations of tropospheric ozone are normally higher at night and during the winter months.​

Since the Clean Air Act of 1970,emissions of most pollutants have fallen off substantially,with _____ showing the greatest reduction.

Provide a brief overview of when and why the Clean Air Act was enacted in the United States.Also,include a discussion of revisions to the Clean Air Act.​

Pollution is most severe when a ____.

The most abundant volatile organic compound is ____.

Radiation inversions are not generally important for air pollution layers because they ____.

In cities,where less vegetation and exposed soil exists,the majority of the Sun's energy is absorbed by urban structures and asphalt,creating an urban heat island.​

The primary source for all pollutants is from fuel combustion from stationary (fixed)sources.​

Carbon monoxide is the most abundant primary air pollutant in the United States.

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation Dew Fog and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Light Color and Atmospheric Optics

Filters

Particulate pollution not only adversely affects the lungs,but can also interfere with the normal rhythm of the human heart.

The depletion of stratospheric ozone could cause suppression of the human immune system.

The main component of photochemical smog is the gas____________________.

A study conducted in St.Louis,Missouri,showed that precipitation amounts downwind from the city were than .

Concentrations of tropospheric ozone are normally higher at night and during the winter months.

Provide a brief overview of when and why the Clean Air Act was enacted in the United States.Also,include a discussion of revisions to the Clean Air Act.

In cities,where less vegetation and exposed soil exists,the majority of the Sun's energy is absorbed by urban structures and asphalt,creating an urban heat island.

The primary source for all pollutants is from fuel combustion from stationary (fixed)sources.