Question 1

Using renewable energy sources like wind or solar energy can increase air pollution.

Accepted Answer

boolean://false

Question 2

Areas with greater population densities have more air pollution.

Accepted Answer

boolean://true

Question 3

If the air quality index is 30, it is safe for everyone to go outside.

Accepted Answer

boolean://true

Question 4

Driving cars and trucks can increase the amount of pollution in the air.

Accepted Answer

boolean://true

Question 5

You can always see air pollution.

Accepted Answer

boolean://false

Question 6

Which of the following would be a way to reduce air pollution?

Accepted Answer

Carpooling to and from school and school activities.

Answer

Leaving your computer on all the time.

Answer

Burning all your trash and recycling paper products.

Answer

Keeping the AC running at your house while you are gone on vacation.

Question 7

Scientists monitor ozone in the upper atmosphere and at ground level. Changing concentrations of each can cause health problems for people. Which set of changes would cause the MOST health concerns?

Accepted Answer

a decrease in atmospheric ozone and an increase in ground-level ozone

Answer

a decrease in both atmospheric and ground-level ozone

Answer

an increase in both atmospheric and ground-level ozone

Answer

an increase in atmospheric ozone and a decrease in ground-level ozone

Question 8

Which of the following is an adverse health effect from air pollution?

Accepted Answer

All of these are correct

Answer

allergic reactions

Answer

bronchial inflammation

Answer

eye and lung irritants

Question 9

____________ represents safe air quality on the Air Quality Index.

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Red

Answer

Purple

Answer

Yellow

Question 10

Why are scientists concerned with ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

because it allows ultraviolet radiation to reach Earth's surface.

Answer

because it increases the amount of smog in highly populated cities

Answer

because it causes greater levels of ground-level ozone.

Answer

because it decreases global temperatures by decreasing incoming solar radiation.

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