Human Impact
Due to ongoing pollution brought on by humans Ozone has __________ in the troposphere and ____________ in the stratosphere
Increase, Decreased
North east; Dense population, industrialization, powerplants
skin cancer, cataracts, weakening on the immune system, agricultural production (food)
What chemical is associated with global warming and ozone depletion? Who are the people we correlate with this discovery?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), Rowland-Molina
Electrostatic precipitators were added to power plants to minimize emissions of what?
Particulate pollution
What causes thermal inversion
a layer of warm air caused my pollution on top of cooler still air
Sediments surrounding the lake containing non buffering rocks, such as basalt and granite.
What percentage of UV radiation admitted from the sun is blocked by ozone?
94%
What Green house gas is associated with cows?
Methane
Companies were regulated to add Smokestack Scrubbers on coal burning power plants, what pollutant are they trying to prevent from being admitted?
Sulfur Dioxide
What pollution is being monitored, showing a very close correlation to rising global temperatures?
Carbon Dioxide
What are the major effects of acid deposits?
movement of metal ions into water, erosion of rocks and statues, erosion of metals, disruption in food webs
What is a source of VOC found in nature?
Tree sap and other types of resins
How are NO2, SO2,CO2,hydrocarbons and particulates?
All are primary pollutants
To control tropospheric ozone, it helps to limit_____ and _________ emissions.
VOC emissions, and Nitrogen oxide emissons
Increase of acid rain on the western part of the United States are mainly due to what?
Emissions from coal power plants in china
Catalytic converters in cars are instruments used in removing what pollutants?
Nitrogen Oxide, Carbon Monoxide
What is a main source of radon in homes?
Natural emissions seeping in through the foundation of the home from the ground.
What are the three top producers of GHG in the American Economy?
Electricity, transportation, industry
It did not limit emissions of developing nations
Who are the top three CO2 producers in the world?
China, US, Russia and India tied for 3rd
What is Ms. Eriksen favorite cereal?
Fruity Pebbles (SUPRISE DAILY DOUBLE)
Urban areas have high amounts of O3, PAN, H2SO4, and HNO3. How are these compounds correlated?
All are secondary pollutants
What is a predicted consequence of global warming that has yet to occur?
Shutting down the thermohaline circulation of the ocean
what organization was created by the UN to monitor impact of climate change?
IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)