Pollution Review Flashcards
Ozone protects us from
ultraviolet radiation
The ozone layer is being destroyed by
chlorofluorocarbons
Which of the following numbers could be the pH of acid rain?
4.9
The greenhouse effect has to do with
a gradual warming id the earth due to the build up of carbon dioxide
What is the cause of acid rain?
sulfur from burning coal and exhaust from automobiles
Which of these gasses is contributing to global warming the most?
carbon dioxide
What is a possible effect of long-term exposure to tropospheric ozone?
lung irritation
What is a possible effect of long-term exposure to UV radiation?
cancer
What describes the increasing concentration of toxins an individual has as you move higher up a food chain?
biomagnification
The ozone layer is made of
O3
What describes the increasing concentration of toxins an individual has as they are exposed over time?
bioaccumulation
Coal-burning power plants emit this gas which contributes to acid precipitation:
SO2
Diesel trucks emit this gas which contributes to acid precipitation:
NOx
Which of the following is a possible effect of global warming?
Sea level rise, reduction in polar ice, habitat loss
According to the principles of biomagnification, what organism below would likely have the most DDT in its system?
hawk
What is represented by the pyramid to the right?
biomagnification
Which level of organism in the pyramid will suffer the worst effects of the pollutant?
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