Practices-PH-Environmental health Flashcards

1
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Six pollutants classified by the EPA that are found all over the United States

A
Particulate matter 
ground level O-Zone (most harmful to human health)
carbon monoxide 
sulfur dioxide 
nitrogen oxides
lead
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2
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Ground-level ozone is the main moment of what

A

Smog

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3
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Ground-level ozone is formed when what to pollutants react in the presence of sunlight

A

Volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxide

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4
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Main pollutants that lead to the formation of acid rain

A

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

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5
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What is routinely used for rendering drinking water free from microbial contaminants

A

Chlorine

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6
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The greenhouse effect is mostly due to what

A

Carbon dioxide

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