3.7. Effect of Pollution Sources on Air Temperature Profile

Try these first

1. 1.

   What happens to air temperature as altitude increases?

   Hint

   Think about why this aligns with the concept of environmental lapse rate.

2. 2.

   What is a temperature inversion?

   Hint

   This occurs typically at night after the ground cools down.

3. 3.

   What typically happens to air temperature as height increases?

   • Increases
   • Decreases
   • Remains constant

   Hint

   Think about the environmental lapse rate.

4. 4.

   True or False: A temperature inversion leads to better pollution dispersion.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the concept of trapping pollutants.

5. 5.

   Given a data set showing temperature readings at various heights during a winter night, predict how this will affect pollution levels and explain your reasoning.

   Hint

   Reflect on how nighttime inversions affect urban areas.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of introducing more green spaces in a city on the atmospheric stability and pollution dispersion.

   Hint

   Consider how vegetation affects local temperatures and air circulation.