5.1. Integrating Economic Activity with Environmental Health

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an aerosol?

   Hint

   Think about what you breathe in from the air.

2. 2.

   Name one major pollutant from combustion.

   Hint

   Consider gases that come from burning fossil fuels.

3. 3.

   What are aerosols primarily composed of?

   • Only liquids
   • Solid and liquid particles in gas
   • Gas only

   Hint

   Think about what you inhale when you breathe.

4. 4.

   True or False: Combustion is the biggest contributor to air pollution.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the main sources of air pollutants in the chapter.

5. 5.

   How would you structure a plan to reduce NOx emissions from a local power plant?

   Hint

   Think about what measures can be applied in industries to curb emissions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how urbanization impacts air quality in a metropolitan area.

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between population density and pollution sources.