Chapter 10 Quiz

A  The precipitation of acidic compounds formed when components of air pollution interact with other components in the air

B  Dust, soot, and other finely divided solid and liquid particles

C  A mixture of pollutants, principally ground-level ozone

D  A condition associated with smog that causes eye irritation, irritation of the respiratory tract, and chest pains

E  An atmospheric condition during which a warm layer of air stalls above a cool layer

A  All of these are correct.

B  As of February 2005, 141 countries had ratified the protocol.

C  Developed countries are required to reduce emissions by target amounts.

D  It is a legally binding compact initiated in 1997.

E  The United States did not ratify the protocol.

A  Dust, soot, and other finely divided solid and liquid particles

B  A condition associated with poor air quality that causes eye irritation, irritation of the respiratory tract, and chest pains

C  The precipitation of acidic compounds formed when components of air pollution interact with other components in the air

D  A mixture of pollutants, principally ground-level ozone

E  An atmospheric condition during which a warm layer of air stalls above a cool layer

A  TRUE

B  FALSE

A  All researchers agree that it poses a risk to human health.

B  Widespread exposure to diesel exhaust occurs in the community.

C  None of these statements is incorrect.

D  Older vehicles do not have the advantage of advanced emissions controls.

E  Public health experts have named it a probable carcinogen.

A  0.053 ppm.

B  9 ppm.

C  0.15 ppm.

D  35 ppm.

A  Greater concentration of pollutants close to the earth’s surface

B  Production of more dangerous pollutants

C  Reduced concentration of pollutants close to the earth’s surface

D  Greater production of pollutants

E  All of these are correct.

A  Carbon monoxide

B  Smog

C  Sulfur dioxide

D  Lead

E  Ozone

A  All of these are correct.

B  Aggravation of heart disease

C  Damage to materials

D  Increases in the daily mortality rate

A  VOCs

B  PM

C  CO

D  SO2