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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
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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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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
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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
5

Humans are not the only animals that pollute the air.

A
T
B
F
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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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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
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Walking to work is one way of helping improve air quality.

A
T
B
F
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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
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The principal source of air pollution from volcanoes is _______.

A
carbon dioxide
B
carbon monoxide
C
heat
D
ash

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