Air Resources

Question 1

Which accurately describes one impact of the atmosphere on Earth’s cycles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

produces wind currents

Question 2

Which factor is a major contributor to outdoor air pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fossil fuels

Question 3

What was the order of steps taken by the United States to clean the air?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

establish funding to study how to clean the air, enact the Clean Air Act, create the EPA, and find cost-effective ways to keep the air clean

Question 4

What is the most effective approach the government can take to keep the air clean?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

create and enforce regulations that limit fossil fuel burning by industries

Question 5

What are one of the ways the atmosphere recycle gases through interactions with the biosphere ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Though the process photosynthesis

Question 6

What happens when the atmosphere interacts with the biosphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide is cycled during plant respiration.

Question 7

Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide

Question 8

Which health issue is associated with exposure to indoor air pollution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

stroke

Question 9

What was the main reason for creating the EPA?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

enforce the Clean Air Act

Question 10

Which role do ultrafine particles play in dirty air?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They can worsen symptoms for people with breathing difficulties.

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