Smog (Grade 8)
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Smog
1.
Smog is an air pollutant.
- True
- False
2.
The smog is Mexico City was at one point about equivalent to smoking two packs of cigarettes a day.
- True
- False
3.
The thick, brownish haze formed when certain gases in the air react with sunlight is known as
- the ozone layer.
- photochemical smog.
- a temperature inversion.
- the greenhouse effect.
4.
Another name for smog is .
- global warming
- chlorofluorocarbon
- ground-level ozone
- high atmospheric ozone
5.
Which of the following reduced local smog but increased acid rain?
- tall smokestacks
- catalytic converters
- wind power
- scrubbers
6.
What is the primary cause of the smog build up in Los Angeles?
- motor vehicles
- oil refineries
- utility plants
- homes
7.
By which exposure route does smog most negatively affect a person’s body?
- eating
- drinking
- breathing
- skin contact
8.
During which season are smog concentrations generally greatest?
- spring
- summer
- autumn
- winter
9.
Which of the actions below is something we can do that will most directly reduce smog concentrations?
- drink bottled water
- compost organic waste
- use public transportation
- recycle plastic containers
10.
The Air Quality Index indicates air pollution levels as shown below:
0 - 50 Good
51 - 100 Moderate
101 - 150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151 - 200 Unhealthy
201 - 300 Very Unhealthy
The weather report states an air quality index of 110. Which recommendation would be best for children with asthma on this day?
0 - 50 Good
51 - 100 Moderate
101 - 150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151 - 200 Unhealthy
201 - 300 Very Unhealthy
The weather report states an air quality index of 110. Which recommendation would be best for children with asthma on this day?
- play outside as long as they want
- limit the amount of time they are outside
- do not go outside under any circumstances
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