Question 1

________ pollutant levels cause gradual deterioration of a variety of physiological functions over a span of years.

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic 
B) Major 
C) Critical 
D) Acute 
A) Chronic 
B) Major 
C) Critical 
D) Acute

Question 2

This is the most abundant primary pollutant.

Accepted Answer

A) lead 
B) sulfur dioxide 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) nitrogen oxide 
A) lead 
B) sulfur dioxide 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) nitrogen oxide

Question 3

The greatest reduction in solar radiation receipt in polluted cities will occur:

Accepted Answer

A) during the spring in low-latitude cities. 
B) during the winter in high-latitude cities. 
C) during the summer in middle-latitude cities. 
D) equally in cities at every latitude. 
A) during the spring in low-latitude cities. 
B) during the winter in high-latitude cities. 
C) during the summer in middle-latitude cities. 
D) equally in cities at every latitude.

Question 4

Building tall smokestacks may improve local air quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Smoke released from a stack into a very stable air mass would tend to:

Accepted Answer

A) mix both upward and downward. 
B) diffuse rapidly in all directions. 
C) go almost straight up. 
D) spread out horizontally but not mix up or down. 
E) mix rapidly downward. 
A) mix both upward and downward. 
B) diffuse rapidly in all directions. 
C) go almost straight up. 
D) spread out horizontally but not mix up or down. 
E) mix rapidly downward.

Question 6

This is the general term used for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.

Accepted Answer

A) particulate matter 
B) volatile organic compounds 
C) acid precipitation 
D) smog 
A) particulate matter 
B) volatile organic compounds 
C) acid precipitation 
D) smog

Question 7

The ozone in smog is unrelated to the ozone in the stratosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The primary purpose of a smokestack is to:

Accepted Answer

A) burn off inversion layers. 
B) change the lapse rate. 
C) reduce the concentration of pollutants at ground level. 
D) promote adiabatic cooling of the smoke. 
A) burn off inversion layers. 
B) change the lapse rate. 
C) reduce the concentration of pollutants at ground level. 
D) promote adiabatic cooling of the smoke.

Question 9

Sulfur dioxide does not produce any secondary pollutants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these is LEAST important in determining the level of air pollution from a particular source?

Accepted Answer

A) stability of the air layer 
B) relative humidity at ground level 
C) height of stack used 
D) amount of turbulent mixing 
E) prevailing wind speed and direction 
A) stability of the air layer 
B) relative humidity at ground level 
C) height of stack used 
D) amount of turbulent mixing 
E) prevailing wind speed and direction

Question 11

How does the solar radiation on a clear sunny day act to reduce air pollution?

Accepted Answer

Heating of the ground and lowe

Question 12

These six pollutants are known as the criteria pollutants and are covered by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Accepted Answer

A) particulates,sulfur dioxide,carbon monoxide,nitrogen oxide,lead,and ozone 
B) particulates,sulfur dioxide,nitrogen oxide,lead,VOC's and smog 
C) particulates,sulfur dioxide,carbon monoxide,nitrogen oxides,lead,and VOC's 
A) particulates,sulfur dioxide,carbon monoxide,nitrogen oxide,lead,and ozone 
B) particulates,sulfur dioxide,nitrogen oxide,lead,VOC's and smog 
C) particulates,sulfur dioxide,carbon monoxide,nitrogen oxides,lead,and VOC's

Question 13

The single greatest air pollutant by weight is:

Accepted Answer

A) carbon monoxide. 
B) nitrogen oxides. 
C) volatile organics. 
D) particulate matter. 
A) carbon monoxide. 
B) nitrogen oxides. 
C) volatile organics. 
D) particulate matter.

Question 14

Air pollution problems seldom occur when winds are weak or calm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

These are also known as hydrocarbons: ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of These are also known as hydrocarbons: ________....

Question 16

Acid rain can be classified as a type of wet deposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Air pollution events are usually associated with low pressure systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Rain is naturally somewhat acidic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Many reactions that produce secondary pollutants are triggered by ________ and are called photochemical reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) strong sunlight 
B) clouds 
C) wind 
D) pressure 
A) strong sunlight 
B) clouds 
C) wind 
D) pressure

Question 20

Air pollution declined significantly during the 1930s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

________ pollutant levels cause gradual deterioration of a variety of physiological functions over a span of years.

This is the most abundant primary pollutant.

The greatest reduction in solar radiation receipt in polluted cities will occur:

Building tall smokestacks may improve local air quality.

Smoke released from a stack into a very stable air mass would tend to:

This is the general term used for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.

The ozone in smog is unrelated to the ozone in the stratosphere.

The primary purpose of a smokestack is to:

Sulfur dioxide does not produce any secondary pollutants.

Which of these is LEAST important in determining the level of air pollution from a particular source?

How does the solar radiation on a clear sunny day act to reduce air pollution?

These six pollutants are known as the criteria pollutants and are covered by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The single greatest air pollutant by weight is:

Air pollution problems seldom occur when winds are weak or calm.

These are also known as hydrocarbons: ________.

Acid rain can be classified as a type of wet deposition.

Air pollution events are usually associated with low pressure systems.

Rain is naturally somewhat acidic.

Many reactions that produce secondary pollutants are triggered by ________ and are called photochemical reactions.

Air pollution declined significantly during the 1930s.

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Exam 13: Air Pollution

________ pollutant levels cause gradual deterioration of a variety of physiological functions over a span of years.

This is the most abundant primary pollutant.

The greatest reduction in solar radiation receipt in polluted cities will occur:

Building tall smokestacks may improve local air quality.

Smoke released from a stack into a very stable air mass would tend to:

This is the general term used for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.

The ozone in smog is unrelated to the ozone in the stratosphere.

The primary purpose of a smokestack is to:

Sulfur dioxide does not produce any secondary pollutants.

Which of these is LEAST important in determining the level of air pollution from a particular source?

How does the solar radiation on a clear sunny day act to reduce air pollution?

These six pollutants are known as the criteria pollutants and are covered by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The single greatest air pollutant by weight is:

Air pollution problems seldom occur when winds are weak or calm.

These are also known as hydrocarbons: ________.

Acid rain can be classified as a type of wet deposition.

Air pollution events are usually associated with low pressure systems.

Rain is naturally somewhat acidic.

Many reactions that produce secondary pollutants are triggered by ________ and are called photochemical reactions.

Air pollution declined significantly during the 1930s.

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