Water Pollution
What is pollution from a single source called?
Point Source Pollution
This law was passed in 1970 saying that the EPA has the right to regulate vehicle emissions
The Clean Air Act
Exposure to this heavy metal, often found in old paint and pipes, can damage the nervous system, especially in children.
Lead
What is the leftover waste from burning coal in power plants that can contaminate soil and water?
Coal Ash
What process occurs when excess CO₂ dissolves in oceans, lowering pH and harming marine life?
Ocean acidification
What is pollution from more than one source that accumulates over time called?
Non-Point Source Pollution
What term describes tiny solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the air that can harm human health?
Particulate Matter (PM)
Which naturally occurring radioactive gas can accumulate in basements and is a leading cause of lung cancer in homes?
Radon
In which U.S. city did lead contamination in drinking water expose thousands of residents to toxic levels, highlighting environmental injustice?
Flint, MI
Which human-made chemicals, once commonly used in refrigerants and aerosol sprays, have caused significant ozone depletion?
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)
What is the name of the feature that includes all of the land that drains into a single water source?
Watershed
What type of smog forms when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds react in sunlight?
Photochemical Smog
Which mineral fiber, once commonly used for insulation and building materials, can cause lung disease and cancer when inhaled?
Asbestos
Pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change are all considered _______ effects because they result directly from human activities.
Anthropogenic
Species that spread to new areas and disrupt native ecosystems due to climate change or human activity are called what?
Invasive Species
If two water masses meet one warm and fresh, one cold and salty, which one floats on top?
Warm and Fresh Water
Which industrial process is a major human source of sulfur dioxide emissions that contribute to acid rain?
Burning Coal (or Fossil Fuels)
What is the deadly gas that is created from incomplete combustion that you cannot see it or smell?
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Where is most municipal solid waste in the United States disposed of?
Sanitary Landfill
What international agreement aims to reduce and eliminate ozone-depleting substances?
Montreal Protocol
What is the process called that occurs when excess nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus, enter a body of water, causing algae blooms that can deplete oxygen and harm aquatic life?
Eutrophication
How many criteria air pollutants are there for which there are standards?
Six
What is the leading cause of death from indoor air pollution in developing countries?
Indoor cooking fire (from biomass)
When oil leaks into oceans or rivers, it can harm wildlife and ecosystems. What is one common method used to clean up or contain the spilled oil?
Booms, Skimmers, Dispersants, Bioremediation, Sorbents/absorbents, Manuel Clean-up
When greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise, what is this effect called?
Greenhouse effect