Wildfires are _______.
Explain why acid rain, smog, ocean acidification, and global warming are indirect results of air pollution.
In all of these cases the impact of air pollution is not directly related to the toxicity of the gases. Acid rain and ocean acidification occur when pollutant gases react in the environment to form acid. Smog impacts the environment by filtering out sunlight and leaving less available for plants to use. Global warming occurs because greenhouse gases cause earth to retain more of the heat it collects from the sun.
Ocean acidification is the result of cars releasing _______.
Which of the following methods of improving air quality does not require advanced technology?
Explain how solid garbage in landfills can result in air pollution.
As organic waste decomposes anaerobically in landfills, methane is produced as a byproduct. While methane is a natural gas, it is also a greenhouse gas so it is considered a pollutant.
Explain how burning fossil fuels can lead to a lower ocean pH.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the principal pollutants released by burning fossil fuels. When carbon dioxide is dissolved in water it forms acid which lowers the pH. In this way the CO2 produced by burning fossil fuels can result in lower ocean pH.
Explain why renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal power have more limitations to their use than the burning of fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels can be burned anywhere, at any time day or night, meaning there really are no restrictions to their use. Alternative, renewable, energy sources are generally restricted in their use, either geographically or based on weather or time of day. Solar power is only available when the sun is shining, which is only about half the time. Wind power, meanwhile, is dependent upon wind blowing and geothermal power is restricted to volcanically active areas.
Explain two positive environmental impacts of composting.
Student answers will vary. Possible answers may include discussion of the retention of valuable nutrients, such as nitrogen, in the immediate area of the waste’s production. Composting also prevents organic material from going into landfills where it can decompose anaerobically producing the greenhouse gas methane. Composting also helps break down brown waste, such as paper, cardboard and dead plant material, and return it into the carbon cycle.
Solar power is a renewable resource because _______.
It is best to say that most human sources of air pollution result from _______.
Solar power is a renewable resource because _______.
Which elements of Ancient Greek mythical literature are often reflected in contemporary literature? Select 3 options.
Which of the following methods of improving air quality does not require advanced technology?
Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute.”Then the youths and maidens ran to Theseus and kissed his hands and feet, and thanked him for his great deed; and, as it was already growing dark, Theseus bade them follow him while he wound up the silken thread which was to lead them out of the Labyrinth. Through a thousand rooms and courts and winding ways they went, and at midnight they came to the outer door and saw the city lying in the moonlight before them; and, only a little way off, was the seashore where the black ship was moored which had brought them to Crete. The door was wide open, and beside it stood Ariadne waiting for them."The wind is fair, the sea is smooth, and the sailors are ready," she whispered; and she took the arm of Theseus, and all went together through the silent streets to the ship.
Explain how burning fossil fuels can lead to a lower ocean pH.
Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Some of that carbon dioxide dissolves in seawater and reacts with water to form carbonic acid. The added acidity lowers the ocean's pH.
The story "Cruel Tribute” is broken into four parts:I. The TreatyII. The TributeIII. The PrincessIV. The Labyrinth
Explain how solid garbage in landfills can result in air pollution.
As solid garbage decomposes in a landfill, it can release gases such as methane and other pollutants into the air. Landfill operations can also create odors and dust. These emissions contribute to air pollution.
To explore the , or effect of mythical literature on contemporary literature, a reader should identify key characters, settings, and plots.
Ocean acidification is the result of cars releasing _______.
Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute.”Years passed by. Every spring when the roses began to bloom seven youths and seven maidens were put on board of a black-sailed ship and sent to Crete to pay the tribute which King Minos required. In every house in Athens there was sorrow and dread, and the people lifted up their hands to Athena on the hilltop and cried out, "How long, O Queen of the Air, how long shall this thing be?"In the meanwhile the little child at Troezen on the other side of the sea had grown to be a man. His name, Theseus, was in everybody's mouth, for he had done great deeds of daring; and at last he had come to Athens to find his father, King Aegeus, who had never heard whether he was alive or dead; and when the youth had made himself known, the king had welcomed him to his home and all the people were glad because so noble a prince had come to dwell among them and, in time, to rule over their city.
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