Atmospheric Pollution Answers

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Which two layers of the atmosphere are responsible for the majority of solar radiation absorption?

A
stratosphere and troposphere
B
stratosphere and thermosphere
C
troposphere and thermosphere
D
troposphere and mesosphere
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Soot results from burning organic compounds. Soot is an example of _______.

A
a primary pollutant
B
a secondary pollutant
C
a tertiary pollutant
D
none of the above
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Which of the following groups of people would be the least affected by air pollution?

A
people with asthma
B
infants
C
teenagers
D
the elderly
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Compare primary and secondary pollutants. Which is more harmful?

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Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant.

A
T
B
F
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How can carbon dioxide be considered a pollutant when it is a natural component of air?

A
Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant even though it is a natural component of air, because it is harmful to all living organisms.
B
Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant when larger concentrations than normal are present in the air as a result of human activity.
C
Carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant, because it forms harmful chemicals when mixed with other pollutants in the air.
D
Carbon dioxide ca

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