Quiz 2 Flashcards
How does particulate matter affect human health?
Can get lodged in lungs
Particulate matter
Solid and liquid droplets suspended in the air
Secondary pollutants
Pollutant is formed in atmosphere
Which gas is known as the silent killer?
Carbon monoxide
Sulfur dioxide a primary or secondary pollutant?
Primary
Third step of fractionation of air
Gases are separated based on temperature
What anthropogenic sources does O-Zone come from?
Cars, factories, high-voltage fly killers
Primary pollutant
Pollutant is released directly into atmosphere
Work
Movement against force
What natural sources do ozone come from?
Formed by other pollutants in the atmosphere
Potential energy
Stored energy
Nitrogen oxides primary or secondary pollutants?
Both
What does so for dioxide smell like?
Rotten eggs
How do nitrogen oxides affect human health?
Cause severe respiratory distress
Air is a _______
Mixture
Kinetic Energy
Energy of motion