Types of Air Pollution
Acid Rain/Photochemical Smog
Vocab
Air We Breathe
Solutions
100
Air pollution that is suspended over cities and reduces visibility.
What is photochemical smog?
100
Define photochemical smog.
Brown has that forms in cities.
100
Name two respiratory issues photochemical smog causes in humans.
allergies watery eyes itchy nose chest pains cough wheeziness
100
What can industries add to smoke stacks to remove some of the particles escaping into the air.
scrubbers
200
This pollution is caused by smoke combined with fog
Smog
200
Certain aerosol can sprays contain this ingredient which is known for decaying the "good" ozone layer.
Chlorflourocarbons or CFC's
200
Fuel that is retrieved by drilling deep into the Earth is __________________.
Fossil fuel
200
This part of a car's exhaust system reduces emissions.
What is the catalytic converter?
200
What type of car can people drive that uses less gas and more electricity?
What is a hybrid?
300
What is the meaning of "photo"?
light
300
What two things need to be present in the atmosphere for photochemical smog to take place?
Sunlight and chemicals as the result of burning of fossil fuels.
300
A fresh water area that has been destroyed by acid rain run off.
Dead lake
300
Name three natural forms of pollution
salt pollen dust ash molds soil erosion
300
This government agency enforces to Clean Air Act.
What is The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA?
400
Most air pollution is the result of___________________.
burning fossil fuels.
400
Name three environmental issues that are caused by acid rain .
Stunted tree growth Dead lakes/ponds Surfaces dissolved-stautes and buildings Low reproduction rates of pond life Life cycle disrupted
400
Define pollutants.
Harmful substances in air, water, and soil.
400
What are the particles called when humans burn wood and coal?
soot
400
Name three things you can do to help reduce pollution.
walk ride bike turn of appliances turn down thermostat wear sweaters in the house etc....
500
What are particles that give smoke its dark color called?
soot
500
Name the particles released into the air as a result of factories burning large amounts of coal
Nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides
500
The air pollution that caused London, England to become dark and dirty was caused by burning of_____________.
Coal
500
Name the two human activies that release large amount of soil particles in the air.
farming and construction
500
What was added to cars to help reduce the amount of carbon emissions.
Catalytic converters
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