This molecule is in both clean air and polluted air because of its concentration (ppm). CO2 Cl C O2 Flag this Question Question 2 2 pts Why is O3

This molecule is in both clean air and polluted air because of its concentration (ppm).

CO2

Cl

C

O2

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Question 2

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Why is O3 important to life on Earth?

absorbs UVA rays

absorbs UVB rays

reflects UVC rays

absorbs UVC rays

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Question 3

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The SI unit for energy is:

KE

PE

J

G

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Question 4

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Heat and temperature are the same.

only when discussing air pollution

false

only when discussing ambient air

true

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Question 5

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Chemical bonds:

capture energy when formed

store E as PE

all choices are correct

release E when broken

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Question 6

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Oxygen radicals are formed when:

CFCs stay in the troposphere

UVA rays are absorbed

O3 is formed

ozone is broken down

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Question 7

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What does the AQI tell us?

the relative amount and type of outdoor air pollutant that is in our area that day

none of these

how fast you will get a sunburn

air visibility

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Question 8

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Which air pollutant contributes to adverse health effects?

CO

Rn

nicotine

all choices are correct

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Question 9

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How can you personally reduce air pollution in your house/apartment/dorm room?

no furry pets

all choices are correct

take your shoes off when entering

have indoor house plants

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Question 10

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How does Penn State reduce indoor air pollution?

redecorate with new carpets

keep windows closed

no cigarette smoking indoors

no air filtration or conditioning

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Question 11

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Which type of radiation has been shown to contribute to skin cancer?

infrared

UVC

UVB

visible light

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Question 12

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Which element 'glows' under UV light?

P

F

Ph

C

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