ES Chapter 12

warm air above keeps cooler air at the surface from moving forward

Temperature inversions work to trap pollution when

reduce the acidic emission flowing across the Canada-U.S. boundary

The 1991 Canada-U.S. Air Quality Agreement is meant to

headaches

The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution except

the burning of fossil fuels

Acid precipitation can be traced back to

adding powdered lime to the affected water

Acid shock can be treated by

some nutrients are dissolved and washed away

When the acidity of soil increases,

electrical energy production

Which of the following industries is the largest producer of primary air pollutants in the United States?

sick-building syndrome

can lead to allergic reactions to fungi and mold

asbestos

can lead to difficulty breathing and heart failure

noise pollution

can lead to stress and high blood pressure

ozone

involved in the formation of smog

light pollution

leads to energy waste

VOCs

organic chemicals that vaporize readily

soot from smoke

primary pollutant

ground level ozone

secondary pollutant

scrubber

works by dissolving pollutants in water

electrostatic precipitator

works by giving dust particles an electrical charge