Study guide air pollution
Define air pollution
Air pollution is pollutants such as gases and particles into the air.
What is non-point source pollution?
An aggregate of population from a large are.
What can cause indoor air pollution?
Any appliances, furniture, paint, washer, etc.
Where does most of human made air pollution come from?
Burning fossil fuels for transportation, electricity, and industry.
Where does particle matter in the air come from?
Dust, dirt, soot, or smoke.
Which agency sets limits on certain air pollutants in the U.S?
Environmental Protection Agency
What is AQI and what does it measure?
It is the system to track ozone(smog) and particulate pollution as well as four other widespread air pollutants.
What did the Clean Air Act establish?
It set limits on certain air pollutants, including setting limits on how much air pollution can be in the air in the U.S.
What are the 4 main types of air pollution sources?
Mobile sources - Cars, planes, and trains Stationary sources - Power plants, oil refineries, industrial facilities and factories Are sources - Agriculture ares, cities, and wood-burning fire places. Natural sources - Wind-blown dust, wildfires, pollen and volcanoes.
What are the 6 major categories of water pollution.
Nutrient, thermal, sediment, biological, and chemical pollution.
What are the 6 types of air pollution and the problems they cause.
Particulate matter, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Sulfur dioxide, Lead, and Carbon monoxide. Problems from these can cause things like respiratory problems, coughing, damage to the lungs, irritation to throat and nose, and shortened oxygen in blood stream.
Poeple with what health problems are most susceptible to air pollution?
People with respiratory disease such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
what are 3 examples of chemical pollutants
Pesticides, heavy metals and industrial solvents and petroleum.
What are the largest contributors of thermal pollution
Power plants
what are primary pollutants?
Primary pollutants are pollutants that are put directly into the air.
When was the Clean Air Act passed?
1963
What is the most hazardous level o the AQI chart?
301 - 500 is the most hazardous.
What is point source pollution?
A source of pollution that can be traced to one source or a specific point.
What are secondary pollutants?
Chemical reactions when primary pollutants mix with other substances.
Thermal pollution causes a decrease in....
DO
Which of the 4 main sources of air pollution cannot be controlled by humans?
Natural Sources
What is smog?
fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants.
What is considered sediment?
loose soil, sand, silt, and clay
What are POP's?
persistent organic pollutants
What accelerates sediment pollution into water ways?
wind or water can naturally cause erosion of sediment into waterways. But it can be accelerated by certain land uses like agriculture and construction areas.
