Air Pollution Flashcards
(24 cards)
What refers to the release of pollutants into the air that are detrimental to human health and the planet as a whole? ————
Air pollution
What are the health effects of air pollution? ————
Lung disease, cancer, heart disease
What are the sources of the chemicals in air pollution? ————
Natural, Stationary, Mobile
This is the type of air pollution source that defines cars, buses, planes, trucks, and trains. ————
Mobile Sources
This is the type of air pollution source that defines wind-blown dust, wildfires, and volcanoes. ————
Natural Sources
This is the type of air pollution source that defines power plants, oil refineries, industrial facilities, and factories. ————
Stationary Sources
Which country is the most polluted? ————
Bangladesh
Which continent do the most polluted countries belong to? ————
Asia
Which country is the least polluted? ————
French Polynesia
What are the primary pollutants? ————
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Oxide (Nox), Particulate Matter (PM), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and Lead
What are the secondary pollutants? ————
HNO3, H2SO2, O3
What is a primary pollutant that includes benzene and formaldehyde? ——
Volatile Organic Compounds
A primary pollutant that is a byproduct of incomplete combustion in vehicles and industrial processes? ——
Carbon Monoxide
A primary pollutant that is formed during high temperature combustion, such as in power plants and vehicles. ——
Nitrogen Oxide
A primary pollutant that includes dust, soot, and other tiny particles from various sources like construction and vehicle exhaust. ——
Particulate matter
A primary pollutant that was released during the burning of fossil fuels containing sulfur. ——
Sulfur Dioxide
A primary pollutant that was previously used in gasoline and industrial processes, this is a heavy metal pollutant. ——
Lead
Give two stated reasons on how to control air pllution. ——
through legislation, through rules and regulation
These set limits on the amount of pollutants allowed in the air, protecting public health and the environment. ——
Laws
This specifies how industries and individuals must reduce emissions to comply with air quality standards. ——
Regulations
In agencies involved in air pollution monitoring, what is the primary agency in the Philippines responsible for implementing and enforcing the Clean Air Act? ——
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
In agencies involved in air pollution monitoring, what executes the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) in India, a network of stations across the country? ——
Central Pollution Control Board
In agencies involved in air pollution monitoring, what leads to air quality monitoring and regulation efforts? ——
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
In agencies involved in air pollution monitoring, who works with the EPA to monitor air quality at the local level? ——
State and Local Air Pollution Agencies
