Question 1

An electrostatic precipitator is a device used

Accepted Answer

A) in the laboratory study of pollution. 
B) to precipitate ions in water. 
C) to remove particles from smokestack gases. 
D) to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. 
A) in the laboratory study of pollution. 
B) to precipitate ions in water. 
C) to remove particles from smokestack gases. 
D) to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.

Question 2

Fluorine (F₂)has been proposed as an alternative to nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃)for the manufacturing of liquid crystal display (LCD)monitors.This is a good idea,because both compounds are safe for people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles are significantly more efficient than conventional gasoline vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Commercial airplanes fly in the

Accepted Answer

A) biosphere. 
B) stratosphere. 
C) troposphere. 
D) ionosphere. 
A) biosphere. 
B) stratosphere. 
C) troposphere. 
D) ionosphere.

Question 5

All of the following gases come in part from natural sources EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide. 
B) chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). 
C) sulfur dioxide. 
D) hydrocarbons. 
A) carbon dioxide. 
B) chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). 
C) sulfur dioxide. 
D) hydrocarbons.

Question 6

Radon is released from soil and rock where it is produced because radon is a

Accepted Answer

A) gas. 
B) liquid. 
C) solid. 
D) plasma. 
A) gas. 
B) liquid. 
C) solid. 
D) plasma.

Question 7

Increasing the atmospheric concentration of which of the following gases would contribute to global warming?

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide 
B) CFCs 
C) methane 
D) All of the above would contribute to global warming. 
A) carbon dioxide 
B) CFCs 
C) methane 
D) All of the above would contribute to global warming.

Question 8

Carbon monoxide reacts with hemoglobin and interferes with its ability to transport oxygen.Which other gas also can react with hemoglobin when it is present in high concentrations?

Accepted Answer

A) nitrogen (N₂) 
B) nitric oxide (NO) 
C) sulfur dioxide (SO₂) 
D) sulfur trioxide (SO₃) 
A) nitrogen (N₂) 
B) nitric oxide (NO) 
C) sulfur dioxide (SO₂) 
D) sulfur trioxide (SO₃)

Question 9

One of the effects of increased levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere is that the acidity of oceans will decrease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Usually the symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea. 
B) uncontrollable shaking. 
C) drowsiness. 
D) blubluing of the eyes and skin. 
A) diarrhea. 
B) uncontrollable shaking. 
C) drowsiness. 
D) blubluing of the eyes and skin.

Question 11

Which of the following greenhouse gases is most efficient at trapping heat?

Accepted Answer

A) CFCs 
B) CH₄ 
C) CO₂ 
D) H₂O 
A) CFCs 
B) CH₄ 
C) CO₂ 
D) H₂O

Question 12

In December,1952 in London,a four-day-long atmospheric inversion created the worst smog in history.The death toll ultimately attributed to the smog was estimated at

Accepted Answer

A) 10. 
B) 100. 
C) 2000. 
D) over 4000. 
A) 10. 
B) 100. 
C) 2000. 
D) over 4000.

Question 13

Carbon monoxide pollution is best described as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) rural problem. 
B) urban problem. 
C) global problem. 
D) Carbon monoxide pollution is none of the above. 
A) rural problem. 
B) urban problem. 
C) global problem. 
D) Carbon monoxide pollution is none of the above.

Question 14

Indoor pollution can come from gas ranges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

London smog is attributed primarily to

Accepted Answer

A) the burning of coal. 
B) train exhaust. 
C) sulfur oxides. 
D) ozone. 
A) the burning of coal. 
B) train exhaust. 
C) sulfur oxides. 
D) ozone.

Question 16

Indoor "air cleaners" are often advertised.However,some air cleaners actually generate which of the following pollutants?

Accepted Answer

A) mold 
B) CFCs 
C) methane 
D) ozone 
A) mold 
B) CFCs 
C) methane 
D) ozone

Question 17

What is the "greenhouse effect"?

Accepted Answer

The "greenhouse effect" is a natural pro

Question 18

Sunlight breaks down nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide and oxygen atoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Since 1980,the concentration of the six EPA criteria air pollutants has increased significantly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compare and contrast London smog and Los Angeles smog.

Accepted Answer

London smog and Los Angeles smog are bot

Exam 13: Air

An electrostatic precipitator is a device used

Fluorine (F₂)has been proposed as an alternative to nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃)for the manufacturing of liquid crystal display (LCD)monitors.This is a good idea,because both compounds are safe for people.

Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles are significantly more efficient than conventional gasoline vehicles.

Commercial airplanes fly in the

All of the following gases come in part from natural sources EXCEPT

Radon is released from soil and rock where it is produced because radon is a

Increasing the atmospheric concentration of which of the following gases would contribute to global warming?

Carbon monoxide reacts with hemoglobin and interferes with its ability to transport oxygen.Which other gas also can react with hemoglobin when it is present in high concentrations?

One of the effects of increased levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere is that the acidity of oceans will decrease.

Usually the symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is

Which of the following greenhouse gases is most efficient at trapping heat?

In December,1952 in London,a four-day-long atmospheric inversion created the worst smog in history.The death toll ultimately attributed to the smog was estimated at

Carbon monoxide pollution is best described as a(n)

Indoor pollution can come from gas ranges.

London smog is attributed primarily to

Indoor "air cleaners" are often advertised.However,some air cleaners actually generate which of the following pollutants?

What is the "greenhouse effect"?

Sunlight breaks down nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide and oxygen atoms.

Since 1980,the concentration of the six EPA criteria air pollutants has increased significantly.

Compare and contrast London smog and Los Angeles smog.

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