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28 Cards in this Set
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Most sulfur oxides are produced by burning:
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coal
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Sulfur oxides can form acid rain when combined with:
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water vapor
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Nitrogen combines with oxygen and forms nitrogen oxide at:
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high temperatures
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Atmospheric substances which are unhealthy or interfere with natural cycles are called
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pollutants
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When fuels are burned without enough oxygen carbon monoxide is formed
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true
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Carbon monoxide affects the body by greatly reducing the capacity of blood to transport oxygen
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true
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Most smoke and soot are produced by forest fires.
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false
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The burning of hydrocarbons does not cause pollution.
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false
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Nitrogen dioxide reacts with the sunlight and combines with particles from smoke and soot to form industrial smog.
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false
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Air pollution particles may be removed by _____.
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rain
snow wind natural cycles |
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The three primary sources of air pollution are _____.
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factories
cars electric power plants |
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The two basic types of air pollutants are _____.
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gases
particulates |
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The three primary pollutant gases are _____.
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carbon monoxide
sulfur dioxide nitrogen dioxide |
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The automobile engine is the largest source of carbon monoxide gas
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true
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Pollutants may have a direct adverse effect on health which could cause problematic breathing and add extra stress on the heart
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true
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acid rain has an adverse effect on aquatic life in lakes and streams and can also erode steel buildings and statues.
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true
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In a person's body, sulfur oxides combine with water vapor in the lungs to form sulfuric acid.
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true
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Carbon monoxide, even in small amounts, can dull the mental abilities.
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true
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What is the effect on pollution when cool air becomes trapped under warm air?
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more pollutants accumulate
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The long-term effects of pollution on the natural cycles of the Earth have been scientifically proven.
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false
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At this time, it is uncertain whether temperature data indicates that the Earth's atmosphere is becoming warmer.
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true
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Man can expect worldwide governmental agencies and regulations to "clean up" all the environmental problems.
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false
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Nitrogen in plants and soil is changed into nitrogen compounds by:
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nitrogen fixation
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Carbon dioxide is changed into carbon-containing foods by the process of
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photosynthesis
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Ultraviolet rays are absorbed by the:
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ozonosphere
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Foods containing carbon are converted to carbon dioxide and energy by a process called:
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respiration
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Electric power plants are the main source of:
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particle pollution
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The oceans, living things, and rocks serve as reservoirs to regulate the:
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nitrogen cycle
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