AnswersSTPSB_Environmental Science 2627Lab: Absorption and Radiation by Land and Water

Week 8: Air Quality Answers

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

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 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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Humans are not the only animals that pollute the air.

A
T
B
F
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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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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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Which of the following is not a source of air pollution related to human activities?

A
gasoline
B
garbage
C
forest fires
D
radon

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