Question 1

Nitrogen dioxide

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A)  is a natural ingredient of the atmosphere.
B)  is produced when fossil fuels are burned.
C)  can be reduced by using filters.
D)  is produced by sunlight.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The hole in the Antarctic ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

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A)  continues to get larger each year.
B)  occurs because of the destruction of ozone molecules.
C)  caused countries to outlaw the use of spray cans.
D)  All these statements are correct.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following chemicals is implicated in both global warming and ozone depletion?

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A)  chlorofluorocarbons
B)  sulfur dioxide
C)  carbon dioxide
D)  methaneE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The Clean Air Act

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A)  set national ambient air quality standards for six pollutants.
B)  set voluntary air quality standards for 187 pollutants.
C)  provided tax incentives and grants for voluntary clean-up of air pollution.
D)  provided funding to States to regulate air pollution.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Accumulation of potential acid-forming particles on a surface.

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A)  thermal inversion
B)  acid deposition
C)  secondary air pollutants
D)  ozone
E)  particulatesF) radonG) greenhouse effectH) primary air pollutantsI) radon.J) photochemical smogK) oxides of nitrogenL) sulfur dioxideM) E) and H)
N) B) and H)

Question 6

Motor vehicle emissions are not a major source of air pollution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Air pollution is

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A)  not a problem in economically developed countries.
B)  unrelated to the amount of industrial activity in a country.
C)  greatest in newly industrialized countries.
D)  All these statements are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Acid deposition is most likely to occur

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A)  where the soil is already acid.
B)  in mountainous areas.
C)  down wind of a coal fired power plant.
D)  in forested areas.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 9

To decrease exposure to second hand smoke,the EPA recommended that

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A)  people not smoke in their homes or near children.
B)  people not smoke in restaurants or bars.
C)  all cigarette sales should have a $4 tax added.
D)  children should not be allowed to purchase cigarettes.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Winds are produced by

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A)  the rotation of the Earth.
B)  uneven heating of the Earth by the Sun.
C)  air sinking at the equator.
D)  All of these statements are correct.
E)  None of these statements is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) D

Question 11

There are six Criteria Pollutants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Photochemical smog is considered a primary pollutant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are a common source of indoor air pollution EXCEPT

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A)  Ozone
B)  Radon
C)  Smoke from tobacco products
D)  Volatile organic compoundsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Particulate matter is a dangerous pollutant because it

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A)  irritates the lining of the respiratory tract.
B)  results in heart attacks.
C)  decreases asthma rates.
D)  replaces oxygen in the blood.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Atmospheric ozone shields the earth from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light radiation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ozone,when found close to the surface of the earth,is a pollutant.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

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A)  is produced primarily by power plants.
B)  contributes to acid deposition.
C)  causes respiratory problems.
D)  All of these statements are correct.
E)  None of these statements are correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The Clean Air Act of 1970 included responsibilities to

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A)  reduce acid rain (acid deposition) .
B)  reduce ozone in the upper atmosphere
C)  reduce emissions from vehicles.
D)  stop power plants from releasing mercury.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The most common source of carbon monoxide is from

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A)  industry.
B)  burning leaves.
C)  vehicles.
D)  swamps.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Gas emitted from certain kinds of rocks.

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A)  thermal inversion
B)  acid deposition
C)  secondary air pollutants
D)  ozone
E)  particulatesF) radonG) greenhouse effectH) primary air pollutantsI) sulfur dioxide.J) photochemical smogK) oxides of nitrogenL) sulfur dioxideM) A) and E)
N) H) and L)

Exam 16: Air Quality Issues

Nitrogen dioxide

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The hole in the Antarctic ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

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Which of the following chemicals is implicated in both global warming and ozone depletion?

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The Clean Air Act

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Accumulation of potential acid-forming particles on a surface.

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Motor vehicle emissions are not a major source of air pollution.

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Air pollution is

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Acid deposition is most likely to occur

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To decrease exposure to second hand smoke,the EPA recommended that

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Winds are produced by

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There are six Criteria Pollutants.

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Photochemical smog is considered a primary pollutant.

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All of the following are a common source of indoor air pollution EXCEPT

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Particulate matter is a dangerous pollutant because it

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Atmospheric ozone shields the earth from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light radiation.

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Ozone,when found close to the surface of the earth,is a pollutant.

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Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

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The Clean Air Act of 1970 included responsibilities to

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The most common source of carbon monoxide is from

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Gas emitted from certain kinds of rocks.

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