6.2 Reducing Air Pollution Flashcards
1
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temperature inversion
A
when warm air traps cold air so that all the moisture and particles get stuck in the area
2
Q
air pollution control act
A
act that provided funds to research air pollution
3
Q
clean air act
A
act that helps ot control air pollution
4
Q
environmental protection agency
A
smth that came out of the clean air act (kinda like a byproduct) and basically helped to protect people from pollutants
5
Q
Scrubbers
A
use liquids or dry, absorptive materials to reduce pollution at the source in many industrial processes in order to reduce pollutants and smog
