Environmental science chapter 15
Catalytic converter
A device in a motor vehicle that reduces the amount of air pollutants in emissions is a
Relative humidity
A ratio that compares the amount of water vapor in the air contained to the maximum amount that the air could hold at that temperature is
Particulate matter
Activities such as construction and agriculture are primary sources of?
Temperature inversion
An ____ can trap smog close to the surface it happens when a layer of cool dense air stays near the ground and under a layer of warm air
Living organisms
Carbon containing fuels or fossil feels for millions of years ago from the remains of
It interferes with the bodies ability to deliver oxygen to cells
How does carbon monoxide to affect human health
Protects life from the sun ultraviolet rays
How does the ozone layer benefit living things on earth
Troposphere
In which mainly earths atmosphere does the most weather occur
4.6
Normal precipitation has a pH of 5.6 what pH might acid precipitation have
Chlorofluorocarbons
Ozone depletion was caused by the following chemicals which were used in refrigerators and aerosol spray cans
Transferring heat
Radiation conduction and convection Methods of
Weather
T or F? Climate refers to atmospheric conditions over short time periods, typically hours or days, and within relatively small areas
False, more
T or F? In general, warm air can hold less water vapor than cooler air?
Stratosphere
T or F? Oh ozone is beneficial when it is in the troposphere
False, secondary
T or F? Primary pollutants are produced when air pollutants react chemically with other substances
False, stratosphere
T or F? The ozone layer is found within the troposphere
False, Radiation
T or F? The transfer of heat (energy) through space is called conduction
Nitrogen
The air you breathe in from the atmosphere is made mostly of
Troposphere
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere the one directly above the ground is called
Antartica
The ozone hole was located primarily above
Sun
What is the source of energy that drives air movement in the troposphere and influences weather and climate
Combustion of fossil fuels
What is the source of the most air pollution
21%
What percentage of the atmosphere is composed of oxygen
Some nutritions are dissolves and washed away
When the acidity of soil increases
Burning of fossil fuels
Which of the following contribute most to acid precipitation