7.1.1.2. PRIMARY POLLUTANTS

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a primary pollutant?

   Hint

   Think about sources like cars and factories.

2. 2.

   Name one health effect of carbon monoxide.

   Hint

   Remember, CO limits oxygen in your blood.

3. 3.

   What type of pollutants are emitted directly from their sources?

   • Primary Pollutants
   • Secondary Pollutants
   • Tertiary Pollutants

   Hint

   Think about emissions from cars and factories.

4. 4.

   Carbon Monoxide causes which of the following health issues?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the symptoms of CO poisoning.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the long-term environmental impact of chlorofluorocarbon emissions on ozone health and suggest alternatives that mitigators could implement.

   Hint

   Consider global consequences and potential substitutes.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case study where nitrogen oxides contributed to urban smog. What were the mitigation strategies recommended, and their effectiveness?

   Hint

   Think about urban policy and environmental regulations.