7.1.1. AIR POLLUTION

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is air pollution?

   Hint

   Think about the substances found in the air.

2. 2.

   Name one primary pollutant.

   Hint

   Consider emissions from vehicles.

3. 3.

   What is a primary pollutant?

   • A. A pollutant formed in the atmosphere
   • B. A pollutant emitted directly into the air
   • C. A type of secondary pollutant

   Hint

   Think about how pollutants enter the air.

4. 4.

   True or False: Smog is a combination of smoke and fog.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definition of smog.

5. 5.

   Analyze the economic impact of air pollution on a local city. Consider health costs, lost productivity, and damage to property.

   Hint

   Think holistically about the effects on society.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of using scrubbers in industrial settings for reducing sulfur dioxide emissions. Discuss potential drawbacks.

   Hint

   Consider both benefits and costs when evaluating.