Flashcards in Pollution Deck (7)
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1
Q
Cold winter air is held down by warm air above it. It stays near the earths surface trapping smog
A
Temperature Inversion
2
Q
CFC’s are chemicals formerly used in A/C’s, spray propellants and Styrofoam.
A
Chloroflourocarbons
3
Q
CFC’s destroy the ozone layer once they reach the stratosphere.
A
Ozone Depletion
4
Q
adding extra nutrients to the ecosystem (N,P)
A
Eutrophication
5
Q
Long fibers that used to be used as insulation and fire fireproofing in buildings.
A
Asbestos
6
Q
Decreased oxygen in water causes major disruption in the food web.
A
Eutrophication Effect
7
Q
Pollution is bad…
A
mmkay?
