module 6: air pollution

Question 1

any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmospheric air

Answer 1

Air Pollution

Question 2

any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases

Answer 2

Air Pollutant

Question 3

general amount of pollution present in a broad area

Answer 3

Ambient air quality

Question 4

The air around us

Answer 4

Ambient Air

Question 5

released directly from the source into the air in a harmful form

Answer 5

Primary Pollutants

Question 6

converted to a hazardous form after they enter the air or are formed by chemical reactions as components of the air mix and interact

Answer 6

Secondary Pollutants

Question 7

those that do not go through a smoke stack

Answer 7

Fugitive Emissions

Question 8

Six Conventional or Criteria Pollutants

Answer 8

1. Sulfur dioxide
2. Nitrogen oxides
3. Carbon monoxide
4. Ozone
5. Lead
6. Particulate Matter

Question 9

Colorless corrosive gas, directly damaging to both plants and animals

Answer 9

Sulfur Dioxide

Question 10

Highly reactive gases formed when nitrogen in fuel or in air is heated

Answer 10

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Question 11

Colorless, odorless, nonirritating, but highly toxic gas

Answer 11

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Question 12

toxic to our nervous systems and other critical functions

Answer 12

Lead

Question 13

Includes solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium

Answer 13

Particulate Matter

Question 14

Very fine solid or liquid particulates suspended in the atmosphere

Answer 14

aerosols

Question 15

Particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers

Answer 15

PM2.5

Question 16

Coarse inhalable particles

Answer 16

PM10

Question 17

a soil fungus from Africa

Answer 17

Aspergillus sydowii

Question 18

Other Pollutants

Answer 18

• Mercury
• Carbon dioxide
• Halogens
• Hazardous air pollutants(HAPs)

Question 18

the most abundantly produced toxic metals

Answer 18

Mercury (Hg)

Question 19

They are reactive nonmetallic elements that form strongly acidic compounds with hydrogen

Answer 19

Halogens

Question 20

highly toxic substances that remain in ecosystems for extended periods and accumulate in human and animal tissues

Answer 20

Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)

Question 21

Any undesirable change in the physical characteristics or chemistry of the atmosphere, such as noise, odors, and light pollution

Answer 21

Aesthetic Degradation

Question 22

a persistent inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles

Answer 22

Bronchitis

Question 23

occur when a stable layer of warmer air lies above cooler air

Answer 23

Temperature Inversions

Question 24

severe bronchitis, an irreversible chronic obstructive lung disease in which airways become permanently constricted and alveoli are damaged or even destroyed

Answer 24

Emphysema

Question 25

The deposition of wet acidic solutions or dry acidic particles from the air

Answer 25

Acid Precipitation

Question 26

General term for structure or installation controlling the quality of emissions of air pollution source equipment (APSE)

Answer 26

Air Pollution Control Facilities (APCF)

Question 27

involves filtering air emissions

Answer 27

Particulate Removal

Question 28

Sulfur oxides are important among the most damaging of all air pollutants in terms of human health and ecosystem viability.

Answer 28

Sulfur Removal

Question 29

Mainly involve complete combustion or controlling evaporation.

Answer 29

Hydrocarbon Controls

Question 30

involves using energy resources wisely and efficiently to decrease our overall consumption

Answer 30

Conserve Energy

Question 31

Ways to Conserve Energy

Answer 31

Transportation Choices
Replacing old appliances with CFC sources
Plant trees and air-purifying plants
Advocate for Change
Choose Renewable Energy
Use Environmentally-Friendly Products
Fueling Practices