Air Pollution I
Air Pollution II
Effects/impacts
Reduction
indoor
100
This is released directly from sources like factories and power plants. (umbrella terrm)
What are Primary Pollutants?
100
This gas is beneficial in the stratosphere but harmful in the troposphere.
What is Ozone?
100
Air pollution primarily affects this body system.
What is respiratory system?
100
These devices in cars convert toxic gases into less harmful substances.
Que es Catalytic Converters?
100
This radioactive gas seeps into homes from bedrock.
What is Radon?
200
This colorless, odorless gas from incomplete combustion binds to hemoglobin.
What is Carbon Monoxide?
200
This type of smog is common in sunny cities like Los Angeles.
Que es Photochemical smog?
200
Reduced visibility and contributes to haze. Can cause lung cancer
Que es..Particulate Matter
200
This smokestack technology removes particulate matter before it enters the atmosphere.
Co je..Electrostatic percipitator
200
Burning biomass indoors is common in developing countries and releases this pollutant.
What is PM
300
These pollutants form in the atmosphere from reactions between primary pollutants. (umbrella term)
What are secondary pollutants?
300
This type of smog is common in cities like London.
What is Sulfuric Smog or Industrial Smog?
300
Bonds to hemoglobin (red blood cells) interfering with oxygen transportation. Can cause death if not treated.
What is...Carbon Monoxide
300
This technology in smokestacks removes sulfur dioxide using limestone or water.
Co je..Scrubbers
300
Describe the health effects of asbestos exposure.
What is... Breathing asbestos can cause tiny asbestos fibers to get stuck in the lungs and irritate lung tissues. This may lead to cancer, scaring and pleural disease.
400
This pollutant contributes to acid deposition and is produced *specifically* by burning coal over natural gas.
What is Sulfur Dioxide?
(SO2)
400
Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with these two pollutants.
What is VOCs and NO2
400
Precursor pollutant to ozone and photochemical smog
HWHaT is (hank hill accent)..NO2
400
Switching from coal to this fuel/energy source reduces sulfur dioxide emissions.
What is Natural gas (nuclear, solar, wind, hydro, etc)
400
Using exhaust fans and open windows reduces indoor air pollution by improving this.
Co je..Ventilation, air circulation
500
Tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in air that can damage lungs. (MUST BE VERY SPECIFIC)
What is Particulate Matter 2.5?
500
The reaction above shows...
What is nitric acid neutralization/ what is acid neutralization.
500
Explain how pollutants like SOx or NOx lead to acid deposition.
What is... Sulfur and nitrogen oxides are released from combusted fossil fuels. They react with water, oxygen and other gasses in the atmosphere. The reactions result in the formation of nitric/sulfuric acid. The acid then precipitates as acid rain or dry particulates.
500
Define a cap and trade system.
What is... Cap and trade is a regulatory system aimed at reducing emissions by capping allowed levels and enabling companies to trade unused credits.
500
What are VOCs and what are the sources of VOC’s indoors?
What are gases/compounds emitted from many household items. VOCs are found in products like paints, perfumes, candles, cleaners, furniture, fuels, treated wood, carpets, etc.