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DICKSON 6.4 HW
Homework
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| photochemical smog results when ________ and chemicals interact in the air. | sunlight |
| acid rain results from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide combining with ______ in the atmosphere. | moisture |
| particulate matter is a type of ______ pollution that consists of chemicals and dust. | air |
| Air pollution can cause _________ diseases | respiratory |
| all of the cars in a city are an example of _________ nonpoint pollution. | nonpoint |
| When chemicals in the air interact with sunlight, ____ is produced. | smog |
| Marsh bacteria are a natural source of __________ production. | methane |
| (Small/Large) particles are most hazardous to our health. | small |
| Temperature inversion can lead to a buildup of air __________. | pollution |
| The Clean Air Act ________ our air quality. | improved |
| An increase in the number of factories would cause the quality of our air to ________. | decline |
| What color on the air quality index indicates the best air? | Green |
| What color on the air quality index indicates the worst air? | Maroon |
| Strong winds produce ______ air movement | increased |
| __________ precipitation can damage stones that are used to build structures. | acid |
| Particulate pollution and smog cause a brown ______. | haze |
| Smog contains _________ gas. | ozone |
| Marshes and volcanoes are a nature source of _____ ______. | sulfur dioxide |
| _____ patterns in an area can influence the buildup of pollutants in the air. | wind |
| _____ _____ in produced form gasoline exhaust. | nitrogen dioxide |
| Ozone is a _______ when it is in the stratosphere. | benefit |
| Ozone is a _______ when it is at ground level | danger |
| The _____ _____ _____ became law in 1970 | Clean Air Act |
| _________ pollution can be 50 times greater than outdoor pollution. | indoor |
| A pollutant that has an identifiable source is called a ________ pollutant. | point-source |
| Any living thing is called an ______. | organism |