Question 1

High temperatures can promote chemical reactions that lead to the formation of photochemical smog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When a cool layer of air is below a warm layer of air, this is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

temperatur

Question 3

The ozone hole over Antarctica is better described as a thinning of the ozone layer, not a hole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ultimate success of an emission trading approach depends on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  how well the stock market is doing 
B)  the supply and demand of clean energy 
C)  how the initial cap is set and how often it is lowered 
D)  what kinds of government regulations are in place 
E)  the availability of subsidies and tax breaks 
A)  how well the stock market is doing 
B)  the supply and demand of clean energy 
C)  how the initial cap is set and how often it is lowered 
D)  what kinds of government regulations are in place 
E)  the availability of subsidies and tax breaks

Question 5

In 1987, 36 nations meeting in Montreal, Canada, developed the Montreal Protocol to reduce production of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  nitrous oxide 
C)  CFCs 
D)  toxic wastes 
E)  halons 
A)  carbon dioxide 
B)  nitrous oxide 
C)  CFCs 
D)  toxic wastes 
E)  halons

Question 6

Figure 15.6 
Based on the accompanying image, which chemicals are primarily responsible for lowering the pH of rain?

Accepted Answer

Sulfuric acid and ni

Question 7

Which form of air pollution is most directly linked to increased incidence of asthma and bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon monoxide 
B)  VOCs 
C)  Radon 
D)  Suspended particulate matter 
E)  Sulfur dioxide 
A)  Carbon monoxide 
B)  VOCs 
C)  Radon 
D)  Suspended particulate matter 
E)  Sulfur dioxide

Question 8

Why do cities in warm and dry climates tend to have more air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are more automobiles in these areas. 
B)  These locations are usually surrounded by mountains that trap the air pollution. 
C)  There are more plants and trees that promote the formation of VOCs. 
D)  There are more chemical reactions that can happen in dry climates. 
E)  There are fewer natural pollution reduction factors such as precipitation and salty sea spray. 
A)  There are more automobiles in these areas. 
B)  These locations are usually surrounded by mountains that trap the air pollution. 
C)  There are more plants and trees that promote the formation of VOCs. 
D)  There are more chemical reactions that can happen in dry climates. 
E)  There are fewer natural pollution reduction factors such as precipitation and salty sea spray.

Question 9

What is the potential risk associated with furniture stuffing, paneling, particleboard, and foam insulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  These all contain methylene chloride. 
B)  These use asbestos in the manufacturing process. 
C)  These materials emit high levels of particulates. 
D)  These are plastic-based materials that contain lethal levels of styrene. 
E)  These materials contain formaldehyde. 
A)  These all contain methylene chloride. 
B)  These use asbestos in the manufacturing process. 
C)  These materials emit high levels of particulates. 
D)  These are plastic-based materials that contain lethal levels of styrene. 
E)  These materials contain formaldehyde.

Question 10

Figure 15.B for question 95. 
Look at the accompanying figures that show observed climate data and the results of modeled projections either without (left) or with (right) human factors. Explain what you can conclude from these figures.

Accepted Answer

The projections of the model closely mat

Question 11

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) involves restoring degraded wetlands so that they will absorb massive amounts of carbon from the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When the global average atmospheric temperature changes over a period of at least three ____, the earth's climate can be said to have changed.

Accepted Answer

A)  decades 
B)  years 
C)  days 
D)  months 
E)  centuries 
A)  decades 
B)  years 
C)  days 
D)  months 
E)  centuries

Question 13

What has released toxic ions of cadmium and aluminum into the soils, causing trees to weaken?

Accepted Answer

A)  Air pollution 
B)  Photochemical smog 
C)  Volatile organic compounds 
D)  Nitric acid 
E)  Acid deposition 
A)  Air pollution 
B)  Photochemical smog 
C)  Volatile organic compounds 
D)  Nitric acid 
E)  Acid deposition

Question 14

Clearly describe a positive feedback loop associated with climate change..

Accepted Answer

Many answers are possible. Below are a c

Question 15

Figure 15.18 
The two figures presented show surface temperatures over thousands of years (left) and over the last 136 years (right). Why can you clearly see a gradual temperature increase in the figure on the right but see much more variable temperatures in the figure on the left?

Accepted Answer

The figure on the right shows recent inc

Question 16

A good way to reduce exposure to indoor air pollution is to have your home tested for radon and formaldehyde.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compounds that can react and help neutralize acid deposition are called _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compounds that can react and help neutralize...

Question 18

____________________ is a mixture of primary and secondary pollutants formed under the influence of UV radiation from the sun.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a mixture of primary and...

Question 19

The world's average sea level is rising at an accelerated rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is categorized as a secondary pollutant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon monoxide 
B)  Ozone 
C)  Carbon dioxide 
D)  Sulfur dioxide 
E)  Hydrocarbons 
A)  Carbon monoxide 
B)  Ozone 
C)  Carbon dioxide 
D)  Sulfur dioxide 
E)  Hydrocarbons

High temperatures can promote chemical reactions that lead to the formation of photochemical smog.

When a cool layer of air is below a warm layer of air, this is called a(n) ____________________.

The ozone hole over Antarctica is better described as a thinning of the ozone layer, not a hole.

The ultimate success of an emission trading approach depends on ____.

In 1987, 36 nations meeting in Montreal, Canada, developed the Montreal Protocol to reduce production of ____.

Figure 15.6 Based on the accompanying image, which chemicals are primarily responsible for lowering the pH of rain?

Which form of air pollution is most directly linked to increased incidence of asthma and bronchitis?

Why do cities in warm and dry climates tend to have more air pollution?

What is the potential risk associated with furniture stuffing, paneling, particleboard, and foam insulation?

Figure 15.B for question 95. Look at the accompanying figures that show observed climate data and the results of modeled projections either without (left) or with (right) human factors. Explain what you can conclude from these figures.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) involves restoring degraded wetlands so that they will absorb massive amounts of carbon from the atmosphere.

When the global average atmospheric temperature changes over a period of at least three ____, the earth's climate can be said to have changed.

What has released toxic ions of cadmium and aluminum into the soils, causing trees to weaken?

Clearly describe a positive feedback loop associated with climate change..

Figure 15.18 The two figures presented show surface temperatures over thousands of years (left) and over the last 136 years (right). Why can you clearly see a gradual temperature increase in the figure on the right but see much more variable temperatures in the figure on the left?

A good way to reduce exposure to indoor air pollution is to have your home tested for radon and formaldehyde.

Compounds that can react and help neutralize acid deposition are called _________________________.

____________________ is a mixture of primary and secondary pollutants formed under the influence of UV radiation from the sun.

The world's average sea level is rising at an accelerated rate.

Which of the following is categorized as a secondary pollutant?

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Exam 15: Air Pollution, Climate Change and Ozone Depletion

High temperatures can promote chemical reactions that lead to the formation of photochemical smog.

When a cool layer of air is below a warm layer of air, this is called a(n) ____________________.

The ozone hole over Antarctica is better described as a thinning of the ozone layer, not a hole.

The ultimate success of an emission trading approach depends on ____.

In 1987, 36 nations meeting in Montreal, Canada, developed the Montreal Protocol to reduce production of ____.

Figure 15.6 Based on the accompanying image, which chemicals are primarily responsible for lowering the pH of rain?

Which form of air pollution is most directly linked to increased incidence of asthma and bronchitis?

Why do cities in warm and dry climates tend to have more air pollution?

What is the potential risk associated with furniture stuffing, paneling, particleboard, and foam insulation?

Figure 15.B for question 95. Look at the accompanying figures that show observed climate data and the results of modeled projections either without (left) or with (right) human factors. Explain what you can conclude from these figures.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) involves restoring degraded wetlands so that they will absorb massive amounts of carbon from the atmosphere.

When the global average atmospheric temperature changes over a period of at least three ____, the earth's climate can be said to have changed.

What has released toxic ions of cadmium and aluminum into the soils, causing trees to weaken?

Clearly describe a positive feedback loop associated with climate change..

Figure 15.18 The two figures presented show surface temperatures over thousands of years (left) and over the last 136 years (right). Why can you clearly see a gradual temperature increase in the figure on the right but see much more variable temperatures in the figure on the left?

A good way to reduce exposure to indoor air pollution is to have your home tested for radon and formaldehyde.

Compounds that can react and help neutralize acid deposition are called _________________________.

____________________ is a mixture of primary and secondary pollutants formed under the influence of UV radiation from the sun.

The world's average sea level is rising at an accelerated rate.

Which of the following is categorized as a secondary pollutant?

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Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

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Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Species

Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Ecosystems

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Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

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