Air pollution
Climate Change
Water Pollution
Whatever Mr. Ham was thinking at the time
Random APES
100
This air pollutant is formed when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react in the presence of sunlight.
What is ground-level ozone?
100
This greenhouse gas, released primarily from agricultural and industrial activities, is about 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of its warming potential.
What is methane (CH4)?
100
Large amounts of this has results in a hypoxia zone in the gulf
Agricultural fertilizers
100
By the 4th Century A.D., Rome had 28 of these open to the public stacked with rolls of paper.
What are libraries...
100
This is a source of Formaldehyde
What is pressed wood building materials (particle board) and cushions
200
This air pollutant is a colorless gas with a strong odor and is produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel. This air pollutant also contributes to acid deposition.
What is sulfur dioxide (SO2)?
200
This term refers to the gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, primarily attributed to the increase in greenhouse gases.
What is global warming?
200
Water pollution from a broad, large area that is difficult to clean up is called this
What is non point source pollution?
200
This is the term used for a long handled gardening tool
What is a rake...
200
Orangutan
300
This air pollutant is a major component of smog and is primarily emitted from vehicles and industrial processes.
What is nitrogen dioxide (NO2)?
300
This natural phenomenon involving the trapping of heat by certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere is necessary for supporting life on our planet.
What is the greenhouse effect?
300
This environmental phenomenon occurs when pollutants(SO2) in the atmosphere combine with precipitation, resulting in harmful effects on ecosystems.
What is acid rain?
300
Why do hipsters burn their mouths when they drink coffee?
because they drink it before it is cool
300
Alligators in a Florida lake polluted by high levels of dioxins (chlorinated hydrocarbons) had low testosterone levels and failed to reproduce. Scientists came to the conclusion that the dioxins were acting as
What are endocrine disruptors
400
This air pollutant, often associated with cigarette smoke, is a mixture of microscopic solid and liquid particles suspended in the air.
What is particulate matter (PM)?
400
adopted in 1997, this treaty aimed to reduce emissions of six greenhouse gases by 5.2% below 1990 levels in 41 countries and the European Union
What is the kyoto protocol
400
Eutrophication results in 3 of these things
INCREASED ALGAL BLOOMS
DECREASED DISSOLVED OXYGEN
DECREASED FISHING CATCHES
DECREASED PLANT LIFE
400
What is a pirate's favorite country
ARRRRRRgentina
400
Capuchin
500
This is the equation for Ozone Depletion
CF3Cl + UV light -> CF3 + Cl
Cl + O3 -> ClO + O2
ClO + O -> Cl + O2
500
These are 4 things that result from increased greenhouse gas emissions
What are Melting polar/sea ice
increased storm severity/frequency
rising sea levels
altered ocean currents
Changing atmospheric currents
500
This is the equation for ocean acidification AND labeled products/reactants
CO2 + H2O -> (H+) + (HCO3-) or
CO2 + H2O -> (H2CO3-)
carbon dioxide, water, carbonic acid.
500
When does a joke become a dad joke?
when the answer becomes apparent
500
According to the EPA, the four most dangerous indoor air pollutants in developed countries are?
What is Tobacco smoke, Formaldehyde, Radon, Biological SPM