Problem 1
Name the two primary gases in the atmosphere.
Problem 2
Describe two ways the gases in the troposphere differ from those in the stratosphere.
Problem 3
Describe two ways the atmosphere can get rid of pollutants.
Problem 4
List the five primary air pollutants commonly released into the atmosphere and their sources.
Problem 6
Define secondary air pollutants and give an example.
Problem 7
How is each of the following involved in the production of photochemical smog: volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, thermal inversions, sunlight, automobiles, and ozone?
Problem 9
Describe three regulatory actions of the EPA that have significantly improved air quality and why they improved air quality.
Problem 10
What molecules produce acid rain and how are they produced?
Problem 11
What are the primary effects of acid rain on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems?
Problem 15
Give an example of a hazardous air pollutant.
