Question 1

Although ________ forms naturally in the stratosphere,when produced near the surface it is considered a pollutant with many negative effects.

Accepted Answer

A) smog 
B) ozone 
C) nitric acid 
D) sulfur dioxide 
A) smog 
B) ozone 
C) nitric acid 
D) sulfur dioxide

Question 2

How much more acidic is a substance with a pH of 5 than a substance with a pH of 6?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 times 
B) 30 times 
C) 5 times 
D) 2 times 
A) 10 times 
B) 30 times 
C) 5 times 
D) 2 times

Question 3

Inversions represent a hazardous meteorological condition with respect to air pollution because they always bring:

Accepted Answer

A) turbulent motion. 
B) strong winds. 
C) reduced oxygen content. 
D) a near total lack of mixing. 
E) cold temperatures. 
A) turbulent motion. 
B) strong winds. 
C) reduced oxygen content. 
D) a near total lack of mixing. 
E) cold temperatures.

Question 4

Volatile organic compounds:

Accepted Answer

A) can occur naturally. 
B) are created primarily by the burning of coal. 
C) consist of carbon,nitrogen and oxygen. 
D) pose the greatest danger of all the primary pollutants. 
A) can occur naturally. 
B) are created primarily by the burning of coal. 
C) consist of carbon,nitrogen and oxygen. 
D) pose the greatest danger of all the primary pollutants.

Question 5

Which one of the source categories listed below is responsible for the most pollution?

Accepted Answer

A) solid waste disposal 
B) transportation 
C) industrial processes 
D) electric utilities 
A) solid waste disposal 
B) transportation 
C) industrial processes 
D) electric utilities

Question 6

The largest single source of materials causing acid rain is residential heating furnaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ are usually the most obvious form of air pollution because they reduce visibility and leave deposits of dirt on the surfaces with which they come in contact.

Accepted Answer

A) Volatile organics 
B) Particulates 
C) Sulfur oxides 
D) Nitrogen oxides 
A) Volatile organics 
B) Particulates 
C) Sulfur oxides 
D) Nitrogen oxides

Question 8

The capacity of the atmosphere to disperse and dilute pollutant materials is

Accepted Answer

A) highly variable and based on the weather. 
B) predictable and consistent from day to day. 
C) the same in all locations. 
D) large and unchanging. 
A) highly variable and based on the weather. 
B) predictable and consistent from day to day. 
C) the same in all locations. 
D) large and unchanging.

Question 9

This is a colorless,corrosive gas that originates from burning coal and oil: ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This is a colorless,corrosive gas that originates...

Question 10

In the 1970s,the federal Clean Air Act made major strides in reducing air pollution and created this.

Accepted Answer

A) the Sierra Club 
B) the Energy Protection Agency 
C) the Environmental Protection Agency 
D) the Air Pollution Protection Agency 
A) the Sierra Club 
B) the Energy Protection Agency 
C) the Environmental Protection Agency 
D) the Air Pollution Protection Agency

Question 11

Building tall smokestacks may contribute to some air pollution problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The standardized indicator used to report daily air quality to the public is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) Air Pollution Indicator. 
B) Criteria Pollutant Summary. 
C) Pollution Snapshot. 
D) Air Quality Index. 
A) Air Pollution Indicator. 
B) Criteria Pollutant Summary. 
C) Pollution Snapshot. 
D) Air Quality Index.

Question 13

A "London-type" smog is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) the combination of smoke and fog on very humid days. 
B) the photochemical production of pollutants. 
C) high concentrations of fine particulate matter on sunny days. 
D) low humidity and high levels of industrial pollution. 
A) the combination of smoke and fog on very humid days. 
B) the photochemical production of pollutants. 
C) high concentrations of fine particulate matter on sunny days. 
D) low humidity and high levels of industrial pollution.

Question 14

The Environmental Protection Agency was created in the mid-1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why do you think the winter season contributes to greater air pollution in northern U.S.cities?

Accepted Answer

a)Cold surface temperatures an

Question 16

Air pollution problems are most acute when winds are strong and gusty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A number of lakes in North America no longer have fish in them.One reason for this is:

Accepted Answer

A) the hole in the ozone layer has allowed too much UV to penetrate the water. 
B) carbon monoxide dissolves in the water and makes it toxic. 
C) acid rain falling directly onto fish kills them instantly. 
D) acid rain has made the water more acidic,causing it dissolve toxic aluminum from the soil. 
A) the hole in the ozone layer has allowed too much UV to penetrate the water. 
B) carbon monoxide dissolves in the water and makes it toxic. 
C) acid rain falling directly onto fish kills them instantly. 
D) acid rain has made the water more acidic,causing it dissolve toxic aluminum from the soil.

Question 18

________ determines the extent to which vertical motions will mix the pollution with cleaner air above surface layers.

Accepted Answer

Atmospheri

Question 19

Clear sunny days are part of the cause of the air pollution known as smog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A substance with a pH of 4 is more acidic than a substance with a pH of 3.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Although ________ forms naturally in the stratosphere,when produced near the surface it is considered a pollutant with many negative effects.

How much more acidic is a substance with a pH of 5 than a substance with a pH of 6?

Inversions represent a hazardous meteorological condition with respect to air pollution because they always bring:

Volatile organic compounds:

Which one of the source categories listed below is responsible for the most pollution?

The largest single source of materials causing acid rain is residential heating furnaces.

________ are usually the most obvious form of air pollution because they reduce visibility and leave deposits of dirt on the surfaces with which they come in contact.

The capacity of the atmosphere to disperse and dilute pollutant materials is

This is a colorless,corrosive gas that originates from burning coal and oil: ________.

In the 1970s,the federal Clean Air Act made major strides in reducing air pollution and created this.

Building tall smokestacks may contribute to some air pollution problems.

The standardized indicator used to report daily air quality to the public is called the:

A "London-type" smog is characterized by:

The Environmental Protection Agency was created in the mid-1980s.

Why do you think the winter season contributes to greater air pollution in northern U.S.cities?

Air pollution problems are most acute when winds are strong and gusty.

A number of lakes in North America no longer have fish in them.One reason for this is:

________ determines the extent to which vertical motions will mix the pollution with cleaner air above surface layers.

Clear sunny days are part of the cause of the air pollution known as smog.

A substance with a pH of 4 is more acidic than a substance with a pH of 3.

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Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

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Weather Patterns

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Exam 13: Air Pollution

Although ________ forms naturally in the stratosphere,when produced near the surface it is considered a pollutant with many negative effects.

How much more acidic is a substance with a pH of 5 than a substance with a pH of 6?

Inversions represent a hazardous meteorological condition with respect to air pollution because they always bring:

Volatile organic compounds:

Which one of the source categories listed below is responsible for the most pollution?

The largest single source of materials causing acid rain is residential heating furnaces.

________ are usually the most obvious form of air pollution because they reduce visibility and leave deposits of dirt on the surfaces with which they come in contact.

The capacity of the atmosphere to disperse and dilute pollutant materials is

This is a colorless,corrosive gas that originates from burning coal and oil: ________.

In the 1970s,the federal Clean Air Act made major strides in reducing air pollution and created this.

Building tall smokestacks may contribute to some air pollution problems.

The standardized indicator used to report daily air quality to the public is called the:

A "London-type" smog is characterized by:

The Environmental Protection Agency was created in the mid-1980s.

Why do you think the winter season contributes to greater air pollution in northern U.S.cities?

Air pollution problems are most acute when winds are strong and gusty.

A number of lakes in North America no longer have fish in them.One reason for this is:

________ determines the extent to which vertical motions will mix the pollution with cleaner air above surface layers.

Clear sunny days are part of the cause of the air pollution known as smog.

A substance with a pH of 4 is more acidic than a substance with a pH of 3.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters