Flashcards in Quiz 2 Deck (144)
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who are susceptible to the unhealthy effects of the ozone, fine particles and other air borne pollutants
children and elderly
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what type of rain can damage trees, crops wildlife and water
acid rain
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who passed the clean air act
congress
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what did congress also establish in unison with the clean air act
environmental protection agency
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what year was the clean air act passed
1970
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when was the clean air act revised and expanded
1990
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what are the criteria pollutants
particulate matter
ground-level ozone
carbon monoxide
sulfur oxides
nitrogen oxides
lead
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what are the EPA limits based on
human health and environmentally related criteria
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limits that address ill effects in humans
primary standards
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limits that are designed to prevent environmental and property damage
secondary standards
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an area where the air quality is cleaner than the primary standard
attainment area
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an area which does not meet the primary standards is called what
nonattainment area
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what is the limits on suspended air particles set at
less than 2.5 microns
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at what size of particle does it not reach the lungs but irritates eyes, ears and nose
10 microns
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where is ground level ozone present
in smog
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how is ozone created
when two types of pollutants react in the presence of sunlight
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a numerical index used by the government to define air quality at a given location per day
air quality index
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in the air quality index what does the numbers range from
0 to 500
as the number increases the health hazards increase
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what act has severe monetary penalties if plants release excess pollutants
clean air act 1990
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what program pays bonuses to power plants that instill clean coal technology which reduces SO2
EPA's acid rain program
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how much has harmful air toxins been reduced by from large companies
70%
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what are some ways to reduce air pollution
-conserve energy, turn off appliances
-recycle paper, plastic, glass, cardboard and aluminum cans
-keep wood stoves and fireplaces well maintained
-buy green electricity
-lower water heater thermostat to 120 F
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what are ways to buy smart
-choose efficient, low polluting vehicles
-choose reusable products and packaging
-buy rechargeable batteries for frequently used devices
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what are ways to drive wise
-plan trips, save gasoline and reduce air pollution
-keep tires properly inflated and aligned
-avoid waiting in long drive thrus
-use an energy conserving grade motor oil
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what is the key component of environmental heatlh
water
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how much water is easily accessible as ground or surface water
1%
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water for human consumption is regulated by what
state and federal laws
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the highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water is known as
MCL- max contaminant level
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the level of disinfectant added for water treatment that ma not be exceeded at the consumers faucet
MRDL- max residual disinfectant level
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