Human Impacts & Solutions: Air Pollution

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Science

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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NGSS

MS-PS1-2, MS-LS1-5, HS-ESS3-4

Standards-aligned

Matt Dickison

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14 Slides • 15 Questions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a natural source of air pollution that can temporarily impact the global climate?

Volcanic eruptions

Industrial emissions

Vehicle exhaust

Agricultural activities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a human-made source of air pollution?

Industrial emissions

Transportation

Volcanic eruptions

Residential activities

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered primary air pollutants?

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Ozone (O3)

Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

Particulate matter (PM)

Multiple Choice

A secondary pollutant is __________________.

a minor pollutant released by a factory

a pollutant that develops water a chemical reaction with chemicals normally present in the atmosphere

emitted into the troposphere in a form that is directly harmful

none of the above

Fill in the Blanks

Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to chronic diseases such as

and cardiovascular disease.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are environmental effects of air pollution?

Acid rain

Eutrophication

Ozone depletion

All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an economic impact of air pollution mentioned in the slide?

Increased healthcare costs

Productivity losses

Damage to agriculture

Improved tourism

Multiple Select

Which of the following AQI color codes indicate a risk to sensitive groups or the general population?

Green (0-50)

Orange (101-150)

Red (151-200)

Purple (201-300)

Multiple Choice

Which technological solution specifically removes SO₂ from industrial exhaust?

Scrubbers

Catalytic converters

Electrostatic precipitators

Solar panels

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions can individuals and communities take to help prevent air pollution?

Use public transport

Burn more waste

Plant trees

Conserve energy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of air pollution?

Volcanic eruptions

Forest fires

Dust storms

Car exhaust

Multiple Choice

The general term for air pollution that reduces visibility, especially in cities.

atmospheric transport

pollution

smog

wet scrubber

Multiple Choice

This colorless, odorless gas can be deadly if breathed in. It is produced by incomplete combustion (not enough oxygen).

SO₂

NO₂

Multiple Choice

what is a primary pollutant?

it is not directly emitted, but forms when pollutants react in the atmosphere.

a pollutant that is emitted from a source.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following government agencies is responsible for the Clean Air Act?

the USGS

the USDA

the EPA

the USDOJ

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