Chapt 7.2,7.3,7.5,7.11 (Air Pollution) Flashcards
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Primary Pollutants
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Substances emitted directly into the atmosphere
2
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Secondary Pollutants
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Pollutants produced from in atmosphere reactions
3
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Ground level Ozone
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Ozone on ground level. Has negative health effects. Stratospheric ozone protects people from radiation and is good.
4
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Types of Pollution Sources
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Mobile
Stationary
5
Q
Clean Air Act
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National Ambient Air quality standards were set and State Implementation Plans were made. They also added emission standards for new sources called New Source Performance Standards
6
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National Ambient Air Quality Standards
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Primary and Secondary Standards
Primary- standards set to protect public health
Secondary- protect public welfare (like crops)