Question 1

Long-term exposure to which of the following pollutants does not result in bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

A) particulates. 
B) sulfur oxides. 
C) nitrogen oxides. 
D) carbon monoxide. 
A) particulates. 
B) sulfur oxides. 
C) nitrogen oxides. 
D) carbon monoxide.

Question 2

Primary air pollutants are formed from chemical reactions that take place in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Despite the increasing percentage of newer automobile models on the road, air quality has not improved in some areas of the United States because:

Accepted Answer

A) even though NOx emissions from each vehicle have been reduced, there are many more automobiles on the road now. 
B) even though there are fewer cars on the road today, more NOx is released due to increased burning of coal. 
C) these gases are actually present in the atmosphere and cannot be reduced further. 
D) we have no means to control the output of NOx. 
A) even though NOx emissions from each vehicle have been reduced, there are many more automobiles on the road now. 
B) even though there are fewer cars on the road today, more NOx is released due to increased burning of coal. 
C) these gases are actually present in the atmosphere and cannot be reduced further. 
D) we have no means to control the output of NOx.

Question 4

Ozone in the ___ is essential as it protects the Earth's surface form UV radiation but ozone in the ___ is a human-made air pollutant that contributes to global warming.

Accepted Answer

A) troposphere; stratosphere 
B) stratosphere; troposphere 
C) troposphere; thermosphere 
D) mesosphere; stratosphere 
A) troposphere; stratosphere 
B) stratosphere; troposphere 
C) troposphere; thermosphere 
D) mesosphere; stratosphere

Question 5

Urban heat islands affect local air current and weather conditions including: 1. increased number of thunderstorms over cities in summer months
2. lingering dust domes over cities
3. stronger natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) Both 1and 2 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) Both 1and 2

Question 6

The deteriorating air quality in developing countries can be linked to

Accepted Answer

A) leaded gasoline. 
B) increased number of motor vehicles. 
C) burning wood and dung. 
D) all of these choices 
A) leaded gasoline. 
B) increased number of motor vehicles. 
C) burning wood and dung. 
D) all of these choices

Question 7

Hazardous air pollutants:

Accepted Answer

A) include such pollutants as lead, formaldehyde, and chlorine 
B) are less harmful to people who live and work around facilities that produce them routinely wear protective gear 
C) are not regulated as the Clean Air Act does not have any provisions for doing so 
D) are only found in small concentrations in areas far from where they are released due to the global distillation effect 
A) include such pollutants as lead, formaldehyde, and chlorine 
B) are less harmful to people who live and work around facilities that produce them routinely wear protective gear 
C) are not regulated as the Clean Air Act does not have any provisions for doing so 
D) are only found in small concentrations in areas far from where they are released due to the global distillation effect

Question 8

Common indoor air contaminants include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) formaldehyde 
B) ozone 
C) sulfur oxides 
D) carbon monoxide 
A) formaldehyde 
B) ozone 
C) sulfur oxides 
D) carbon monoxide

Question 9

Harm to humans from radon is greatest:

Accepted Answer

A) near nuclear power plants. 
B) in cities. 
C) in well-insulated homes. 
D) outdoors. 
A) near nuclear power plants. 
B) in cities. 
C) in well-insulated homes. 
D) outdoors.

Question 10

Which of the following does not contribute to smog development in the Los Angeles area?

Accepted Answer

A) Warm, sunny climate 
B) Surrounding mountains 
C) Large number of motor vehicles 
D) Household heating fuels 
A) Warm, sunny climate 
B) Surrounding mountains 
C) Large number of motor vehicles 
D) Household heating fuels

Question 11

Except for CH4 (methane)all hydrocarbons contribute to the production of:

Accepted Answer

A) particulates. 
B) acid deposition. 
C) the greenhouse effect. 
D) photochemical smog. 
A) particulates. 
B) acid deposition. 
C) the greenhouse effect. 
D) photochemical smog.

Question 12

Which of the following methods would BEST control photochemical smog? 1. Switching from the burning of coal to the burning of fuel oil or methane.
2. Reducing the number of motor vehicles.
3. Regulating the emissions from bakeries and dry cleaners.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) 2 and 3 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) 2 and 3

Question 13

Which of the following surface features does not increase the chances of temperature inversions:

Accepted Answer

A) cities located in valleys. 
B) cities located near a coast. 
C) cities located on the leeward side of mountains. 
D) cities located near a lake. 
A) cities located in valleys. 
B) cities located near a coast. 
C) cities located on the leeward side of mountains. 
D) cities located near a lake.

Question 14

Variations in the amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth drives atmospheric circulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The relationship between the Earth's atmosphere and the biosphere includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Organisms both depend on the atmosphere for existence and also maintain and modify its composition - for example, a balance between oxygen-producing photosynthesis and oxygen-using cellular respiration maintains the current level of atmospheric oxygen. 
B) Atmospheric greenhouse gases absorb some of the heat reradiated from Earth's surface keeping the lower atmosphere within the range of temperatures that support life. 
C) The atmosphere protects the Earth's surface from UV radiation and X-rays making life as we know possible. 
D) Life on Earth flourishes due to the stable and unchanging nature of the atmosphere. 
A) Organisms both depend on the atmosphere for existence and also maintain and modify its composition - for example, a balance between oxygen-producing photosynthesis and oxygen-using cellular respiration maintains the current level of atmospheric oxygen. 
B) Atmospheric greenhouse gases absorb some of the heat reradiated from Earth's surface keeping the lower atmosphere within the range of temperatures that support life. 
C) The atmosphere protects the Earth's surface from UV radiation and X-rays making life as we know possible. 
D) Life on Earth flourishes due to the stable and unchanging nature of the atmosphere.

Question 16

What is sick building syndrome? Describe the conditions that might cause a building to be declared as "sick", and suggest three ways to prevent sick building syndrome.

Accepted Answer

When indoor air pollution in a building

Question 17

Which of the following BEST illustrates a secondary air pollutant?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon dioxide released from the burning of wood. 
B) Radiation released by the burning of coal. 
C) Ozone produced in photochemical smog. 
D) Sulfur dioxide released through burning coal. 
A) Carbon dioxide released from the burning of wood. 
B) Radiation released by the burning of coal. 
C) Ozone produced in photochemical smog. 
D) Sulfur dioxide released through burning coal.

Question 18

Chlorine, lead, hydrochloric acid, formaldehyde, radioactive substances, and fluorides are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Hazardous

Question 19

What has been the major success of the Clean Air Act?

Accepted Answer

A) Higher fuel efficiencies in cars and power plants. 
B) An increased focus on alternative sustainable energy sources. 
C) Significant decreases in emissions of nitrogen oxides. 
D) Significantly less air pollution. 
A) Higher fuel efficiencies in cars and power plants. 
B) An increased focus on alternative sustainable energy sources. 
C) Significant decreases in emissions of nitrogen oxides. 
D) Significantly less air pollution.

Question 20

Based on climate data from Mount Hua in China, scientists have established the following link between air pollution and precipitation patterns:

Accepted Answer

A) High visibility-that is, low levels of air pollution - is linked with substantially more precipitation. 
B) Low visibility - that is, higher levels of air pollution - is linked with substantially more precipitation. 
C) The type of air pollution determines the amount of precipitation. 
D) A combination of the type of air pollution and surface temperatures determines the amount of precipitation. 
A) High visibility-that is, low levels of air pollution - is linked with substantially more precipitation. 
B) Low visibility - that is, higher levels of air pollution - is linked with substantially more precipitation. 
C) The type of air pollution determines the amount of precipitation. 
D) A combination of the type of air pollution and surface temperatures determines the amount of precipitation.

Long-term exposure to which of the following pollutants does not result in bronchitis?

Primary air pollutants are formed from chemical reactions that take place in the atmosphere.

Despite the increasing percentage of newer automobile models on the road, air quality has not improved in some areas of the United States because:

Ozone in the _ is essential as it protects the Earth's surface form UV radiation but ozone in the _ is a human-made air pollutant that contributes to global warming.

Urban heat islands affect local air current and weather conditions including: 1. increased number of thunderstorms over cities in summer months 2. lingering dust domes over cities 3. stronger natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes

The deteriorating air quality in developing countries can be linked to

Hazardous air pollutants:

Common indoor air contaminants include all of the following EXCEPT:

Harm to humans from radon is greatest:

Which of the following does not contribute to smog development in the Los Angeles area?

Except for CH₄(methane)all hydrocarbons contribute to the production of:

Which of the following methods would BEST control photochemical smog? 1. Switching from the burning of coal to the burning of fuel oil or methane. 2. Reducing the number of motor vehicles. 3. Regulating the emissions from bakeries and dry cleaners.

Which of the following surface features does not increase the chances of temperature inversions:

Variations in the amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth drives atmospheric circulation.

The relationship between the Earth's atmosphere and the biosphere includes all of the following EXCEPT:

What is sick building syndrome? Describe the conditions that might cause a building to be declared as "sick", and suggest three ways to prevent sick building syndrome.

Which of the following BEST illustrates a secondary air pollutant?

Chlorine, lead, hydrochloric acid, formaldehyde, radioactive substances, and fluorides are known as __________.

What has been the major success of the Clean Air Act?

Based on climate data from Mount Hua in China, scientists have established the following link between air pollution and precipitation patterns:

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Exam 8: Air and Air Pollution

Long-term exposure to which of the following pollutants does not result in bronchitis?

Primary air pollutants are formed from chemical reactions that take place in the atmosphere.

Despite the increasing percentage of newer automobile models on the road, air quality has not improved in some areas of the United States because:

Ozone in the ___ is essential as it protects the Earth's surface form UV radiation but ozone in the ___ is a human-made air pollutant that contributes to global warming.

Urban heat islands affect local air current and weather conditions including: 1. increased number of thunderstorms over cities in summer months 2. lingering dust domes over cities 3. stronger natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes

The deteriorating air quality in developing countries can be linked to

Hazardous air pollutants:

Common indoor air contaminants include all of the following EXCEPT:

Harm to humans from radon is greatest:

Which of the following does not contribute to smog development in the Los Angeles area?

Except for CH4 (methane)all hydrocarbons contribute to the production of:

Which of the following methods would BEST control photochemical smog? 1. Switching from the burning of coal to the burning of fuel oil or methane. 2. Reducing the number of motor vehicles. 3. Regulating the emissions from bakeries and dry cleaners.

Which of the following surface features does not increase the chances of temperature inversions:

Variations in the amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth drives atmospheric circulation.

The relationship between the Earth's atmosphere and the biosphere includes all of the following EXCEPT:

What is sick building syndrome? Describe the conditions that might cause a building to be declared as "sick", and suggest three ways to prevent sick building syndrome.

Which of the following BEST illustrates a secondary air pollutant?

Chlorine, lead, hydrochloric acid, formaldehyde, radioactive substances, and fluorides are known as __________.

What has been the major success of the Clean Air Act?

Based on climate data from Mount Hua in China, scientists have established the following link between air pollution and precipitation patterns:

The Environmental Challenges We Face

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Mineral and Soil Resources

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Resources

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Ozone in the _ is essential as it protects the Earth's surface form UV radiation but ozone in the _ is a human-made air pollutant that contributes to global warming.

Except for CH₄(methane)all hydrocarbons contribute to the production of: