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a scale used to measure how acidic or basic something is?
What is ph scale
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pollutants that are not released directly into the air but form as a result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere
What is secondary pollutant
100
a type of energy that comes to earth from the sun can damage skin and cause cancer
What is ultraviolet radiation
100
affects blood's ability to carry oxygen,may affect vision and ability to concentrate,can cause death
What is carbon monoxide
100
sedimentary rock formed from altered plant material
What is coal
200
substance released directly into air in a harmful form?
What is primary pollutant
200
snow,fog and other forms of precipitation with a ph below 5.6 that can harm plant and animal life
What is acid rain
200
clouding of the eye lens linked to exposure to high amounts of ultraviolet radiation
What is cataract
200
can damage lungs make breathing difficult force heart to work harder
What is particulates
200
open,surroundings air you breathe
What is ambient air
300
substances released into the air that can cause serious health problems including cancer.
What is toxic air pollutant
300
solid particles and liquid drops suspended in air
What is particulate matter
300
process in which pollutant levels increase through the food chain
What is biomagnification
300
can cause nerve damage ,respiratory problems,disorders of the reproductive system,or cancer
What is toxic pollutants
300
level that pollutant cannot exceed in ambient air
What is air quality standard
400
brown haze formed when pollutants interact with sunlight
What is photo chemical smog
400
to set free or let go
What is release
400
carry,transport,or convey from one person,place,or situation to another
What is transfer
400
irritates lung tissue ,reduces ability to transfer,oxygen and fight infections
What is acid rain
400
pollutant released into the air from given source such as an automobile tail pipe
What is emission
500
layer of atmosphere with high concentration of ozone absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation
What is ozone layer
500
the structure and organs that move oxygen into the body and waste gases out of the body
What is respiratory system
500
increases risk of lung infection,reduces ability to breathe,may make asthma worse,can cause chest pains or cough
What is smog
500
increases exposer to skin cancer
What is ultraviolet radiation
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the federal government makes environmental protection laws that apply in all 50 states
What is federal
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