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Air Quality Answers

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Which of the following would most likely utilize a particulate control device?

A
a vacuum cleaner
B
a factory smokestack
C
a laundry dryer
D
all of the above
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What are some ways each person could reduce air pollution and energy consumption?

A
adjust the temperature settings - hotter in winter and cooler in summer
B
adjust the temperature settings - cooler in winter and hotter in summer
C
cut down trees near the house
D
replace plumbing fixtures that leak
3

The principal source of air pollution from volcanoes is _______.

A
carbon dioxide
B
carbon monoxide
C
heat
D
ash
4

Air pollution is only caused by human activity.

A
T
B
F
5

Wind, solar and geothermal power are called renewable energy sources because _______.

A
tax breaks for these sources are renewed every year
B
they are continuously replenished
C
humans can replenish these sources periodically
D
they produce few toxic byproducts
6

Acid rain is the direct result of acid released by burning fossil fuels.

A
T
B
F
7

Humans are not the only animals that pollute the air.

A
T
B
F
8

Air pollution in US National Parks is affecting the environment in what way(s)?

A
plant damage from ozone exposure
B
high levels of mercury found in endangered bat species
C
changes to alpine ecosystems due to nitrogen
D
all of the above
9

Which of the following is not a source of air pollution related to human activities?

A
gasoline
B
garbage
C
forest fires
D
radon
10

Walking to work is one way of helping improve air quality.

A
T
B
F
11

Which of the following is not a technological way of improving air quality?

A
using electrostatic precipitators
B
installing solar panels
C
composting
D
building wind turbines
12

Driving cars lowers the pH of the oceans by _______.

A
releasing CO2 that dissolves and forms acid in the oceans
B
releasing pollutants that lead to smog
C
releasing CO that dissolves and forms acid in the oceans
D
releasing pollutants that lead to acid rain
13

The principal limitation of wind power is unpredictability.

A
T
B
F
14

The best method to improve air quality is to _______.

A
use technology to reduce the pollutants in air
B
produce less pollution
C
produce less pollution and use technology to reduce the pollutants in air
D
better utilize land and technology to prevent pollution
15

The best method to improve air quality is to _______.

A
use technology to reduce the pollutants in air
B
produce less pollution
C
produce less pollution and use technology to reduce the pollutants in air
D
better utilize land and technology to prevent pollution
16

Landfill waste results in air pollution as _______.

A
garbage decomposes and releases methane
B
radon trapped in garbage is released
C
paint and hairspray cans break down
D
vandals set fire to flammable waste
17

Which alternative energy source would be expected to be the least dependent upon the weather?

A
wind power
B
solar power
C
geothermal power
D
none of the above
18

Which alternative energy source would be expected to be the least dependent upon the weather?

A
wind power
B
solar power
C
geothermal power
D
none of the above
19

Which government agency would you expect to be most concerned with the impacts of pollution?

A
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
D
Department of Fish and Wildlife
20

Landfill waste results in air pollution as _______.

A
garbage decomposes and releases methane
B
radon trapped in garbage is released
C
paint and hairspray cans break down
D
vandals set fire to flammable waste

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