Science - Pollution

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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