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Which of the following statements about regional- and local-scale air pollution is correct?
Burning of fossil fuels can cause air pollution at both the regional and local scales.
Which statement about point-source pollution is NOT TRUE?
Common examples include fertilizers and chemicals from agriculture.
Which outcome is a potential result of damage to the ozone layer?
Disruption of food chains and other sources of life on Earth.
Which of the following is NOT true about acid precipitation?
It converts CFCs to acid.
Which statement is TRUE about air pollution?
Most is generated from power plants and factories. Submit
Which of the following is NOT true concerning recycling?
Newspaper recycling has declined as paper pulp prices have declined. Submit
Choose the generalization about air pollution at the global scale that is most accurate.
Scientific evidence indicates that human behaviors have caused increases in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Which economic activity is largely associated with consumptive water use?
agriculture
The principal method used to reduce the amount of solid waste pollution is
concentrating waste in sanitary landfills.
Which of the following is an example of point source pollution?
discharge pipe at a factory Submit
Which of the following is an INCORRECT pairing?
dumping chemicals (such as motor oil and antifreeze) into storm drains - point-source pollution Submit
Which material is 100 percent recyclable?
glass
Which is NOT likely to contribute to the large per capita consumption of water in North America?
inefficient municipal pipes
Compared to other industries, aluminum manufacturers are more likely to locate near sources of
low-cost hydroelectricity.
Restoration of a 1967 classic car is an example of
remanufacturing
Which factors contribute to the problem of air pollution at the local scale?
slight winds, temperature inversions, and trapped particulates
All of the following are options for recycling items no longer needed EXCEPT
turning it into art.
