Question 1

Why is air pollution an increasing problem in developing countries

Accepted Answer

A) In the desire to industrialize rapidly,less expensive but outdated,more polluting technologies are being adopted. 
B) The global distillation effect brings more pollutants into developing countries than they produce locally. 
C) Most people in developing countries now own two cars exacerbating urban heat islands and dust domes. 
D) Developing countries are located in areas that tend to suffer from thermal inversions. 
A) In the desire to industrialize rapidly,less expensive but outdated,more polluting technologies are being adopted. 
B) The global distillation effect brings more pollutants into developing countries than they produce locally. 
C) Most people in developing countries now own two cars exacerbating urban heat islands and dust domes. 
D) Developing countries are located in areas that tend to suffer from thermal inversions. A

Question 2

Why is photochemical smog typically worse in the summer

Accepted Answer

A) There is more solar energy to drive photochemical reactions. 
B) People tend to travel more in the summer. 
C) Temperature inversions and heat domes drive photochemical reactions. 
D) Warm temperatures prevent the dissipation of pollutants. 
A) There is more solar energy to drive photochemical reactions. 
B) People tend to travel more in the summer. 
C) Temperature inversions and heat domes drive photochemical reactions. 
D) Warm temperatures prevent the dissipation of pollutants. A

Question 3

The Coriolis effect results from:

Accepted Answer

A) rising and falling air pressure on different parts of the Earth's surface. 
B) the Earth's rotation. 
C) the prevailing winds. 
D) heating of the Earth near the equator and cooling near the poles. 
A) rising and falling air pressure on different parts of the Earth's surface. 
B) the Earth's rotation. 
C) the prevailing winds. 
D) heating of the Earth near the equator and cooling near the poles. B

Question 4

Discuss the regulatory measures that have been taken by the United States government to control problems associated with air pollution.Evaluate the success of these efforts.

Accepted Answer

The Clean Air Act (CAA)was passed in 197

Question 5

Identify the difference between primary and secondary sources of air pollution and give two examples of each type of pollution.

Accepted Answer

Among other pollutants,the Mount Pinatub

Question 6

Stratospheric ozone is important because it:

Accepted Answer

A) absorbs UV radiation. 
B) is what we breathe. 
C) powers the weather cycle. 
D) supports long distance communication. 
A) absorbs UV radiation. 
B) is what we breathe. 
C) powers the weather cycle. 
D) supports long distance communication.

Question 7

Why is industrial smog usually worse in the winter

Accepted Answer

A) Cold temperatures prevent the dissipation of pollutants. 
B) Heat domes form,holding pollutants close to the ground. 
C) Pollutants react with ice crystals,forming ozone. 
D) Combustion of household fuels is higher. 
A) Cold temperatures prevent the dissipation of pollutants. 
B) Heat domes form,holding pollutants close to the ground. 
C) Pollutants react with ice crystals,forming ozone. 
D) Combustion of household fuels is higher.

Question 8

Based on a 2008 ruling by the US Supreme Court,the pollutant that the US EPA must now regulate under the Clean Air Act is:

Accepted Answer

A) carbon monoxide 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) CFCs 
D) ozone 
A) carbon monoxide 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) CFCs 
D) ozone

Question 9

The deteriorating air quality in developing countries can be linked to

Accepted Answer

A) leaded gasoline. 
B) increased number of motor vehicles. 
C) burning wood and dung. 
D) all of these choices 
A) leaded gasoline. 
B) increased number of motor vehicles. 
C) burning wood and dung. 
D) all of these choices

Question 10

Which of the following BEST illustrates a primary air pollutant

Accepted Answer

A) Carbon dioxide released from the burning of coal. 
B) Sulfur trioxide produced when sulfur dioxide reacts with oxygen in the air. 
C) Ozone produced in photochemical smog. 
D) Carbon dioxide released through photosynthesis. 
A) Carbon dioxide released from the burning of coal. 
B) Sulfur trioxide produced when sulfur dioxide reacts with oxygen in the air. 
C) Ozone produced in photochemical smog. 
D) Carbon dioxide released through photosynthesis.

Question 11

Urban heat islands affect local air current and weather conditions including: 1.increased number of thunderstorms over cities in summer months
2)lingering dust domes over cities
3)stronger natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes

Accepted Answer

A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) Both 1and 2 
A) 1 only 
B) 2 only 
C) 3 only 
D) Both 1and 2

Question 12

All of the following about particulate air pollution is true EXCEPT:

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A) Particulate matter includes both primary air pollutants such as soot and lead,as well as secondary air pollutants such as sulfuric acid. 
B) Urban areas receive less sunlight than rural areas,partly as a result of greater quantities of particulate matter in the air in urban settings. 
C) Microscopic particles are less dangerous than larger particles as trace amounts of hundreds of different chemicals bind to the larger particles and inhaling these particles introduces the chemicals,some of them toxic,deep into the lungs. 
D) The Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A) samples microscopic particulate matter at 1,000 locations around the United States because its composition varies with location and season. 
A) Particulate matter includes both primary air pollutants such as soot and lead,as well as secondary air pollutants such as sulfuric acid. 
B) Urban areas receive less sunlight than rural areas,partly as a result of greater quantities of particulate matter in the air in urban settings. 
C) Microscopic particles are less dangerous than larger particles as trace amounts of hundreds of different chemicals bind to the larger particles and inhaling these particles introduces the chemicals,some of them toxic,deep into the lungs. 
D) The Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A) samples microscopic particulate matter at 1,000 locations around the United States because its composition varies with location and season.

Question 13

What has been the major success of the Clean Air Act

Accepted Answer

A) The Clean Air Act of 1970 along with the updates and amendments of 1977 and 1990 
B) The use of electrostatic precipitators in coal burning power plants 
C) The development of "superclean" cars that do not emit any nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. 
D) The use of lead free and cleaner-burning gasoline. 
A) The Clean Air Act of 1970 along with the updates and amendments of 1977 and 1990 
B) The use of electrostatic precipitators in coal burning power plants 
C) The development of "superclean" cars that do not emit any nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. 
D) The use of lead free and cleaner-burning gasoline.

Question 14

Which of the following does not contribute to smog development in the Los Angeles area

Accepted Answer

A) Warm,sunny climate 
B) Surrounding mountains 
C) Large number of motor vehicles 
D) Household heating fuels 
A) Warm,sunny climate 
B) Surrounding mountains 
C) Large number of motor vehicles 
D) Household heating fuels

Question 15

Which of the following statements about sick building syndrome is TRUE

Accepted Answer

A) Sick building syndrome is linked to nausea,headaches,depression,and fatigue. 
B) Sick building syndrome has been linked to lung cancer,more so than cigarette smoke. 
C) Sick building syndrome contributes to increased blood pressure,heart attacks,and strokes. 
D) Sick building syndrome has been linked to greater worker productivity. 
A) Sick building syndrome is linked to nausea,headaches,depression,and fatigue. 
B) Sick building syndrome has been linked to lung cancer,more so than cigarette smoke. 
C) Sick building syndrome contributes to increased blood pressure,heart attacks,and strokes. 
D) Sick building syndrome has been linked to greater worker productivity.

Question 16

Explain the relationship between urban heat islands and dust domes.How do they increase pollution in urban areas

Accepted Answer

An urban heat island is local heat build

Question 17

Why is indoor air pollution a serious health hazard in some developing countries

Accepted Answer

A) The burning of coal releases significant amounts of particulates into the air. 
B) People smoke more in developing countries. 
C) Many homes rely on indoor burning of wood or dung without proper ventilation. 
D) Most houses in these countries are well insulated,increasing household exposure to radiation. 
A) The burning of coal releases significant amounts of particulates into the air. 
B) People smoke more in developing countries. 
C) Many homes rely on indoor burning of wood or dung without proper ventilation. 
D) Most houses in these countries are well insulated,increasing household exposure to radiation.

Question 18

How are carbon dioxide and methane SIMILAR

Accepted Answer

A) They are secondary air pollutants. 
B) They are important components of photochemical smog. 
C) They are important contributors to respiratory disease in humans. 
D) They contribute to global warming. 
A) They are secondary air pollutants. 
B) They are important components of photochemical smog. 
C) They are important contributors to respiratory disease in humans. 
D) They contribute to global warming.

Question 19

How would you answer a person who asks you the following question
 "Why should I worry about the ozone layer
 Today's air quality report says there is plenty of ozone in my city."

Accepted Answer

Ozone is found in two places in the atmo

Question 20

One common health consequence of pollutants such as particulate matter,sulfur dioxide,nitrous oxides,and ozone is:

Accepted Answer

A) They are responsible for global warming related illness. 
B) They irritate the eyes and skin. 
C) They irritate the respiratory tract and aggravate respiratory illness such as asthma. 
D) They reduce the blood's ability to transport oxygen. 
A) They are responsible for global warming related illness. 
B) They irritate the eyes and skin. 
C) They irritate the respiratory tract and aggravate respiratory illness such as asthma. 
D) They reduce the blood's ability to transport oxygen.

Why is air pollution an increasing problem in developing countries

Why is photochemical smog typically worse in the summer

The Coriolis effect results from:

Discuss the regulatory measures that have been taken by the United States government to control problems associated with air pollution.Evaluate the success of these efforts.

Identify the difference between primary and secondary sources of air pollution and give two examples of each type of pollution.

Stratospheric ozone is important because it:

Why is industrial smog usually worse in the winter

Based on a 2008 ruling by the US Supreme Court,the pollutant that the US EPA must now regulate under the Clean Air Act is:

The deteriorating air quality in developing countries can be linked to

Which of the following BEST illustrates a primary air pollutant

Urban heat islands affect local air current and weather conditions including: 1.increased number of thunderstorms over cities in summer months 2)lingering dust domes over cities 3)stronger natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes

All of the following about particulate air pollution is true EXCEPT:

What has been the major success of the Clean Air Act

Which of the following does not contribute to smog development in the Los Angeles area

Which of the following statements about sick building syndrome is TRUE

Explain the relationship between urban heat islands and dust domes.How do they increase pollution in urban areas

Why is indoor air pollution a serious health hazard in some developing countries

How are carbon dioxide and methane SIMILAR

How would you answer a person who asks you the following question "Why should I worry about the ozone layer Today's air quality report says there is plenty of ozone in my city."

One common health consequence of pollutants such as particulate matter,sulfur dioxide,nitrous oxides,and ozone is:

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Why is air pollution an increasing problem in developing countries

Why is photochemical smog typically worse in the summer

The Coriolis effect results from:

Discuss the regulatory measures that have been taken by the United States government to control problems associated with air pollution.Evaluate the success of these efforts.

Identify the difference between primary and secondary sources of air pollution and give two examples of each type of pollution.

Stratospheric ozone is important because it:

Why is industrial smog usually worse in the winter

Based on a 2008 ruling by the US Supreme Court,the pollutant that the US EPA must now regulate under the Clean Air Act is:

The deteriorating air quality in developing countries can be linked to

Which of the following BEST illustrates a primary air pollutant

Urban heat islands affect local air current and weather conditions including: 1.increased number of thunderstorms over cities in summer months 2)lingering dust domes over cities 3)stronger natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes

All of the following about particulate air pollution is true EXCEPT:

What has been the major success of the Clean Air Act

Which of the following does not contribute to smog development in the Los Angeles area

Which of the following statements about sick building syndrome is TRUE

Explain the relationship between urban heat islands and dust domes.How do they increase pollution in urban areas

Why is indoor air pollution a serious health hazard in some developing countries

How are carbon dioxide and methane SIMILAR

How would you answer a person who asks you the following question "Why should I worry about the ozone layer Today's air quality report says there is plenty of ozone in my city."

One common health consequence of pollutants such as particulate matter,sulfur dioxide,nitrous oxides,and ozone is:

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