Question 1

Which of the following is human health dependent on?

Accepted Answer

A)  low amounts of ozone in the troposphere and stratosphere 
B)  high amounts of ozone in the troposphere and low amounts in the stratosphere 
C)  high amounts of ozone in the stratosphere 
D)  enough ozone in the stratosphere and little ozone in the troposphere 
A)  low amounts of ozone in the troposphere and stratosphere 
B)  high amounts of ozone in the troposphere and low amounts in the stratosphere 
C)  high amounts of ozone in the stratosphere 
D)  enough ozone in the stratosphere and little ozone in the troposphere

Question 2

Which compound is NOT one of the four most dangerous indoor air pollutants?

Accepted Answer

A)  sulphur dioxide 
B)  cigarette smoke 
C)  asbestos 
D)  radon-222 
A)  sulphur dioxide 
B)  cigarette smoke 
C)  asbestos 
D)  radon-222

Question 3

What would NOT likely be damaged by air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  clothing 
B)  a plastic swimming pool 
C)  a marble statue 
D)  exterior paint on a car 
A)  clothing 
B)  a plastic swimming pool 
C)  a marble statue 
D)  exterior paint on a car

Question 4

What pH  would typically be expected of  natural rain in eastern Canada?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What does uranium decay plus an indoor air pollutant produce?

Accepted Answer

A)  radioactive radon 
B)  radioactive lead 
C)  radioactive plutonium 
D)  radioactive radium 
A)  radioactive radon 
B)  radioactive lead 
C)  radioactive plutonium 
D)  radioactive radium

Question 6

Which item contains formaldehyde?

Accepted Answer

A)  fingernail polish 
B)  chalkboards 
C)  paint 
D)  carpets 
A)  fingernail polish 
B)  chalkboards 
C)  paint 
D)  carpets

Question 7

Which occupation is NOT likely to be associated with asbestosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  pipe fitter 
B)  restaurant owner 
C)  asbestos miner 
D)  insulator 
A)  pipe fitter 
B)  restaurant owner 
C)  asbestos miner 
D)  insulator

Question 8

What rating would experts in risk analysis give to indoor air pollution?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a low-risk health problem for humans. 
B)  It is a medium-risk health problem for humans. 
C)  It is a high-risk health problem for humans. 
D)  It is a high-risk ecological problem for humans. 
A)  It is a low-risk health problem for humans. 
B)  It is a medium-risk health problem for humans. 
C)  It is a high-risk health problem for humans. 
D)  It is a high-risk ecological problem for humans.

Question 9

Which pollutant can penetrate the lungs' natural defences?

Accepted Answer

A)  fine and ultrafine suspended particles 
B)  ozone 
C)  large suspended particles 
D)  acid rain 
A)  fine and ultrafine suspended particles 
B)  ozone 
C)  large suspended particles 
D)  acid rain

Question 10

What has acid deposition been linked to?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive levels of soil carbon 
B)  the contamination of insects by highly toxic methylmercury 
C)  the weakening of trees such that they become more susceptible to other types of damage 
D)  reduced nutrient uptake by tree leaves 
A)  excessive levels of soil carbon 
B)  the contamination of insects by highly toxic methylmercury 
C)  the weakening of trees such that they become more susceptible to other types of damage 
D)  reduced nutrient uptake by tree leaves

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the major classes of outdoor pollutants?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon 
B)  sulphur 
C)  smog 
D)  nitrogen 
A)  carbon 
B)  sulphur 
C)  smog 
D)  nitrogen

Question 12

What is characteristic of a thermal inversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thermal inversions last only a few minutes to a few hours. 
B)  Thermal inversions exacerbate pollution problems. 
C)  Thermal inversion occurs when a layer of cold air prevents warm air from rising. 
D)  Normally, cool air near the Earth's surface expands and rises, carrying pollutants higher into the troposphere. 
A)  Thermal inversions last only a few minutes to a few hours. 
B)  Thermal inversions exacerbate pollution problems. 
C)  Thermal inversion occurs when a layer of cold air prevents warm air from rising. 
D)  Normally, cool air near the Earth's surface expands and rises, carrying pollutants higher into the troposphere.

Question 13

What is one function of stratospheric ozone?

Accepted Answer

A)  it manufactures vitamin D for absorption by plants 
B)  it prevents ozone formation in the troposphere 
C)  it manufactures ultraviolet radiation 
D)  it screens out gamma radiation 
A)  it manufactures vitamin D for absorption by plants 
B)  it prevents ozone formation in the troposphere 
C)  it manufactures ultraviolet radiation 
D)  it screens out gamma radiation

Question 14

At what pH does acid deposition have harmful effects on terrestrial ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

A)  a pH level of 4 or less 
B)  a pH level of 5 or less 
C)  a pH level of 6 or less 
D)  a pH level of 7 or less 
A)  a pH level of 4 or less 
B)  a pH level of 5 or less 
C)  a pH level of 6 or less 
D)  a pH level of 7 or less

Question 15

Integration of regulations and policies concerning air pollution,water pollution,energy,land-use,and population would help reduce atmospheric pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

REACTION
  
-Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the substance that can result from the addition of water to nitrogen dioxide?

Accepted Answer

The answer of REACTION
  
-Which letter in the diagram...

Question 17

What would NOT likely affect the frequency and severity of smog in an area?

Accepted Answer

A)  the local climate and topography 
B)  the fuels used in industry, heating, and transportation 
C)  the size of the ozone hole over the Arctic 
D)  the density of the population 
A)  the local climate and topography 
B)  the fuels used in industry, heating, and transportation 
C)  the size of the ozone hole over the Arctic 
D)  the density of the population

Question 18

In which application is asbestos NOT likely to be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  fireproofing 
B)  insulation of heaters and pipes 
C)  wall and ceiling decoration 
D)  insulation of refrigerators 
A)  fireproofing 
B)  insulation of heaters and pipes 
C)  wall and ceiling decoration 
D)  insulation of refrigerators

Question 19

Which two substances are generally required for photochemical smog to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of phosphorous and nitrates 
B)  the presence of sunlight and phosphorous 
C)  the presence of sunlight and volatile organic compounds 
D)  the presence of phosphorous and nitrogen fixing bacteria 
A)  the presence of phosphorous and nitrates 
B)  the presence of sunlight and phosphorous 
C)  the presence of sunlight and volatile organic compounds 
D)  the presence of phosphorous and nitrogen fixing bacteria

Question 20

What is one way to reduce outdoor air pollution from coal-burning facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  cap-and-trade 
B)  convert coal to gaseous fuel 
C)  partial zero emissions 
D)  emissions cap 
A)  cap-and-trade 
B)  convert coal to gaseous fuel 
C)  partial zero emissions 
D)  emissions cap

Exam 20: Air Pollution

Which of the following is human health dependent on?

Which compound is NOT one of the four most dangerous indoor air pollutants?

What would NOT likely be damaged by air pollution?

What pH would typically be expected of natural rain in eastern Canada?

What does uranium decay plus an indoor air pollutant produce?

Which item contains formaldehyde?

Which occupation is NOT likely to be associated with asbestosis?

What rating would experts in risk analysis give to indoor air pollution?

Which pollutant can penetrate the lungs' natural defences?

What has acid deposition been linked to?

Which of the following is NOT one of the major classes of outdoor pollutants?

What is characteristic of a thermal inversion?

What is one function of stratospheric ozone?

At what pH does acid deposition have harmful effects on terrestrial ecosystems?

Integration of regulations and policies concerning air pollution,water pollution,energy,land-use,and population would help reduce atmospheric pollution.

REACTION -Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the substance that can result from the addition of water to nitrogen dioxide?

What would NOT likely affect the frequency and severity of smog in an area?

In which application is asbestos NOT likely to be used?

Which two substances are generally required for photochemical smog to occur?

What is one way to reduce outdoor air pollution from coal-burning facilities?

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