Air Quality and Health Flashcards
1
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What are common types of solid fuels?
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2
Q
Why are solid fuels of concern?
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3
Q
What are the pollutants regulated by NAAQS?
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Sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, lead, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ozone
4
Q
What are the units expressed in the NAAQS table for PM2.5, ozone and carbon monoxide?
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5
Q
What is PM?
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Particulate matter that can be inhaled into the body
6
Q
What sizes of PM do we typically measure and think about? Why?
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PM2.5 bc its the easiest to measure (not too small)
7
Q
Where do ppl spend most of their time Where do we monitor air pollutants? Why does this matter?
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Ppl spend 90% of their time indoors
Mostly monitor air pollutants outdoor
Causes discrepancies and not an accurate estimate of air pollution exposure
