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