Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 3: Human Impact on Air Resources

Human Impact on Air Resources

1
What combines with atmospheric moisture to create acid precipitation?
A)carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide
B)sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
C)nitrogen oxides and methane
D)carbon dioxide and ozone
2
__________ is the photochemical haze that is caused by the action of solar radiation in a polluted atmosphere.
A)Global warming
B)Ozone
C)Smog
D)A cloud
3
What is global warming?
A)an increase in Earth's average surface temperature
B)an increase in the concentration of ozone
C)a decrease in the amount of deforestation
D)a decrease in Earth's average surface temperature
4
What is ozone?
A)a gas molecule that is made of three oxygen atoms
B)a molecule that is formed by condensation
C)acid gas
D)a large growing hole
5
Which is NOT an affect the change shown in the figure would have on the air?
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A)potential CFC leakage from the air-conditioning and refrigeration units
B)smoke from store's chimney
C)greater chance of rain
D)increased pollution from cars
6
Which contribute to the depletion of atmospheric ozone?
A)old refrigerators
B)cleaning agents
C)propellants from aerosol cans
D)All of the answers are correct.
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