Question 1

Despite the recent warming of the troposphere, in 2009, the world's oceans were the coolest in 130 years of record keeping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Photochemical smog is worst in urban areas with a climate that is

Accepted Answer

A) cool, wet, and cloudy. 
B) cool, dry, and sunny. 
C) warm, dry, and sunny. 
D) warm, wet, and cloudy. 
E) warm, wet, and sunny. 
A) cool, wet, and cloudy. 
B) cool, dry, and sunny. 
C) warm, dry, and sunny. 
D) warm, wet, and cloudy. 
E) warm, wet, and sunny.

Question 3

Secondary pollutants are

Accepted Answer

A) chemicals or substances emitted directly into the air. 
B) those formed from reactions with other pollutants in the atmosphere. 
C) found only in stratospheric ozone 
D) also known as natural pollutants. 
E) found only in fossil fuels. 
A) chemicals or substances emitted directly into the air. 
B) those formed from reactions with other pollutants in the atmosphere. 
C) found only in stratospheric ozone 
D) also known as natural pollutants. 
E) found only in fossil fuels.

Question 4

Which answer best states the current scientific position about global warming?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no problem⎯it's a hoax. 
B) There is no need to worry. The projected change in temperature is no more than we experience on any given day. 
C) The problem is the potential rise in average global temperature. 
D) The problem is the quick rate of change in average global temperature. 
E) The problem is the slow rate of change in average global temperature. 
A) There is no problem⎯it's a hoax. 
B) There is no need to worry. The projected change in temperature is no more than we experience on any given day. 
C) The problem is the potential rise in average global temperature. 
D) The problem is the quick rate of change in average global temperature. 
E) The problem is the slow rate of change in average global temperature.

Question 5

____________________ poisoning, mostly affecting children, can cause mental retardation and brain damage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ poisoning, mostly affecting children, can cause...

Question 6

Acid deposition is best classified as a

Accepted Answer

A) local problem. 
B) state problem. 
C) regional problem. 
D) national problem. 
E) international problem. 
A) local problem. 
B) state problem. 
C) regional problem. 
D) national problem. 
E) international problem.

Question 7

____________________ is a regional environmental problem that results in respiratory ailments, aquatic fish kills, weakening of forest ecosystems, and damage to buildings and monuments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a regional environmental problem that...

Question 8

Why were nations and companies been able to work together to solve the global problem of ozone depletion?

Accepted Answer

The ozone depletion issue has been succe

Question 9

Primary pollutants are

Accepted Answer

A) chemicals or substances emitted directly into the air. 
B) those formed from reactions with other pollutants in the atmosphere. 
C) found only in stratospheric ozone. 
D) also known as natural pollutants. 
E) found only in fossil fuels. 
A) chemicals or substances emitted directly into the air. 
B) those formed from reactions with other pollutants in the atmosphere. 
C) found only in stratospheric ozone. 
D) also known as natural pollutants. 
E) found only in fossil fuels.

Question 10

Even if we immediately halt all new releases of ozone depleting chemicals, the ozone layer can never be restored to its pre-1950s levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Furniture stuffing, paneling, particle board, and carpeting may be sources of

Accepted Answer

A) chloroform. 
B) formaldehyde. 
C) carbon monoxide. 
D) isoprene. 
E) sulfur dioxide. 
A) chloroform. 
B) formaldehyde. 
C) carbon monoxide. 
D) isoprene. 
E) sulfur dioxide.

Question 12

Photochemical smog is formed when primary pollutants interact with

Accepted Answer

A) sunlight. 
B) water vapor. 
C) sulfur dioxide. 
D) oxygen. 
E) carbon. 
A) sunlight. 
B) water vapor. 
C) sulfur dioxide. 
D) oxygen. 
E) carbon.

Question 13

The atmospheric layer closest to earth's surface is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The atmospheric layer closest to earth's surface...

Question 14

We can ignore the temporary consequences of a warmer global climate because much of the recent warming is due to natural glacial and interglacial cycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following represents an output strategy for combating climate change?

Accepted Answer

A) carbon capture and storage schemes 
B) energy efficiency laws 
C) fossil fuel reductions 
D) nonrenewable energy source initiatives 
E) tropical forest logging certifications 
A) carbon capture and storage schemes 
B) energy efficiency laws 
C) fossil fuel reductions 
D) nonrenewable energy source initiatives 
E) tropical forest logging certifications

Question 16

Stratospheric ozone prevents 95% of the

Accepted Answer

A) earth's carbon dioxide from contributing to global warming. 
B) earth's population from getting skin cancer. 
C) troposphere from escaping. 
D) ozone layer from forming. 
E) sun's harmful UV radiation from reaching the earth's surface. 
A) earth's carbon dioxide from contributing to global warming. 
B) earth's population from getting skin cancer. 
C) troposphere from escaping. 
D) ozone layer from forming. 
E) sun's harmful UV radiation from reaching the earth's surface.

Question 17

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A) CFCs are persistent chemicals. 
B) Ozone depletion is worst in Antarctica. 
C) CFCs substitutes have been found. 
D) Ozone thinning levels remain steady over seasons. 
E) CFCs contribute to global warming. 
A) CFCs are persistent chemicals. 
B) Ozone depletion is worst in Antarctica. 
C) CFCs substitutes have been found. 
D) Ozone thinning levels remain steady over seasons. 
E) CFCs contribute to global warming.

Question 18

Labeling
  
-In the accompanying atmospheric diagram, choose the layer that contains ozone and keeps approximately 95% of the sun's ultraviolet radiation from reaching the earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Labeling
  
-In the accompanying atmospheric diagram,...

Question 19

____________________ are manmade compounds that have been widely used as refrigerants and in spray propellants.

Accepted Answer

Chlorofluo

Question 20

Major U.S. airports are typically among the organizations least responsible for pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Despite the recent warming of the troposphere, in 2009, the world's oceans were the coolest in 130 years of record keeping.

Photochemical smog is worst in urban areas with a climate that is

Secondary pollutants are

Which answer best states the current scientific position about global warming?

____________________ poisoning, mostly affecting children, can cause mental retardation and brain damage.

Acid deposition is best classified as a

____________________ is a regional environmental problem that results in respiratory ailments, aquatic fish kills, weakening of forest ecosystems, and damage to buildings and monuments.

Why were nations and companies been able to work together to solve the global problem of ozone depletion?

Primary pollutants are

Even if we immediately halt all new releases of ozone depleting chemicals, the ozone layer can never be restored to its pre-1950s levels.

Furniture stuffing, paneling, particle board, and carpeting may be sources of

Photochemical smog is formed when primary pollutants interact with

The atmospheric layer closest to earth's surface is the ____________________.

We can ignore the temporary consequences of a warmer global climate because much of the recent warming is due to natural glacial and interglacial cycles.

Which of the following represents an output strategy for combating climate change?

Stratospheric ozone prevents 95% of the

Which statement is false?

Labeling -In the accompanying atmospheric diagram, choose the layer that contains ozone and keeps approximately 95% of the sun's ultraviolet radiation from reaching the earth's surface.

____________________ are manmade compounds that have been widely used as refrigerants and in spray propellants.

Major U.S. airports are typically among the organizations least responsible for pollution.

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Exam 12: Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Despite the recent warming of the troposphere, in 2009, the world's oceans were the coolest in 130 years of record keeping.

Photochemical smog is worst in urban areas with a climate that is

Secondary pollutants are

Which answer best states the current scientific position about global warming?

____________________ poisoning, mostly affecting children, can cause mental retardation and brain damage.

Acid deposition is best classified as a

____________________ is a regional environmental problem that results in respiratory ailments, aquatic fish kills, weakening of forest ecosystems, and damage to buildings and monuments.

Why were nations and companies been able to work together to solve the global problem of ozone depletion?

Primary pollutants are

Even if we immediately halt all new releases of ozone depleting chemicals, the ozone layer can never be restored to its pre-1950s levels.

Furniture stuffing, paneling, particle board, and carpeting may be sources of

Photochemical smog is formed when primary pollutants interact with

The atmospheric layer closest to earth's surface is the ____________________.

We can ignore the temporary consequences of a warmer global climate because much of the recent warming is due to natural glacial and interglacial cycles.

Which of the following represents an output strategy for combating climate change?

Stratospheric ozone prevents 95% of the

Which statement is false?

Labeling -In the accompanying atmospheric diagram, choose the layer that contains ozone and keeps approximately 95% of the sun's ultraviolet radiation from reaching the earth's surface.

____________________ are manmade compounds that have been widely used as refrigerants and in spray propellants.

Major U.S. airports are typically among the organizations least responsible for pollution.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Biodiversity and Evolution

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

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