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

A
T
B
F
3

The principal source of air pollution from volcanoes is _______.

A
carbon dioxide
B
carbon monoxide
C
heat
D
ash
4

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
5

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
6

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

A
T
B
F
7

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
8

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
9

The principal limitation of wind power is unpredictability.

A
T
B
F
10

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

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