Vocabulary
What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless odorless gas that gets radioactive
Cleaning supplies are good for you and don't cause Indoor Air Pollution.
False they cause Toxic Chemicals to build up in your house and any building which will eventually lead to death
The contamination of the air by harmful gases, particles, or odors that can cause harm to humans, ecosystems and organisms like plants and animals.
Air Pollution
What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that forms when fuels are not completely burned
Emission are very good for the air and your body
False because emissions are pollutants that are in the air and cause pollution.
Pollutants are substances discharged that pollute the air, also known as...
Emissions
The gases react in the sunlight and produce a form of oxygen called _______
Ozone
Ozone is a type of oxygen and is very good for you lungs.
False because it when gases react to sunlight and it's also formed with other pollutants and its bad to breath in because of the pollutants
Precipitation that is more acidic than normal because of air pollution.
Acid Rain
The _______ layer is a layer of the upper atmosphere about 15 to 30 KM above Earth's surface
Ozone
Car and trucks are a source that cause emissions (pollution)
True Cars do cause emissions releasing toxic chemicals
When a layer of warm air prevents the rising air from escaping, which can be caused by certain weather conditions. The polluted air is trapped and held close to Earth’s surface, causing the smog to become more concentrated and dangerous is
Temperature Inversion
What are Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
CFCs are human made gases that contain chlorine and fluorine. CFCs have been used in air conditioners, aerosol spray cans, and other household products. Scientists have determined that this group of gases is the major cause for the ozone hole.
Acid rain is caused Air pollution perception
True because is caused by Emissions (AKA Pollution)
What is Photochemical Smog?
A thick, brownish haze formed when certain gases in the air react with sunlight.