CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which pollutant is best identified by the following major effect: can promote eutrophication?
A. Mercury
B. Excess nitrates/phosphates
C. Particulate matter
D. Lead
Correct Answer: B
The pollutant matching 'can promote eutrophication' is Excess nitrates/phosphates.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which major effect is correctly associated with Excess nitrates/phosphates?
A. air pollutant contributing to acid deposition and respiratory irritation
B. raises pathogen load and biological oxygen demand in water
C. secondary pollutant and strong oxidant in photochemical smog
D. can promote eutrophication
Correct Answer: D
Excess nitrates/phosphates is associated with can promote eutrophication.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which pollutant is best identified by the following major effect: toxic metal that can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic food webs?
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Excess nitrates/phosphates
C. Mercury
D. Lead
Correct Answer: C
The pollutant matching 'toxic metal that can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic food webs' is Mercury.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which major effect is correctly associated with Mercury?
A. raises pathogen load and biological oxygen demand in water
B. toxic metal that can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic food webs
C. secondary pollutant and strong oxidant in photochemical smog
D. air pollutants involved in photochemical smog and acid deposition
Correct Answer: B
Mercury is associated with toxic metal that can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic food webs.
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EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which pollutant is best identified by the following major effect: toxic heavy metal that can impair nervous-system development?
A. Lead
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Nitrogen oxides
D. Ground-level ozone
Correct Answer: A
The pollutant matching 'toxic heavy metal that can impair nervous-system development' is Lead.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which major effect is correctly associated with Lead?
A. toxic gas that binds hemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport
B. secondary pollutant and strong oxidant in photochemical smog
C. toxic heavy metal that can impair nervous-system development
D. air pollutants involved in photochemical smog and acid deposition
Correct Answer: C
Lead is associated with toxic heavy metal that can impair nervous-system development.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which pollutant is best identified by the following major effect: secondary pollutant and strong oxidant in photochemical smog?
A. Ground-level ozone
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Nitrogen oxides
D. Untreated sewage
Correct Answer: A
The pollutant matching 'secondary pollutant and strong oxidant in photochemical smog' is Ground-level ozone.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which major effect is correctly associated with Ground-level ozone?
A. toxic metal that can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic food webs
B. toxic gas that binds hemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport
C. secondary pollutant and strong oxidant in photochemical smog
D. raises pathogen load and biological oxygen demand in water
Correct Answer: C
Ground-level ozone is associated with secondary pollutant and strong oxidant in photochemical smog.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which pollutant is best identified by the following major effect: airborne particles associated with respiratory and cardiovascular harm?
A. Particulate matter
B. Untreated sewage
C. Nitrogen oxides
D. Ground-level ozone
Correct Answer: A
The pollutant matching 'airborne particles associated with respiratory and cardiovascular harm' is Particulate matter.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which major effect is correctly associated with Particulate matter?
A. secondary pollutant and strong oxidant in photochemical smog
B. airborne particles associated with respiratory and cardiovascular harm
C. can promote eutrophication
D. air pollutants involved in photochemical smog and acid deposition
Correct Answer: B
Particulate matter is associated with airborne particles associated with respiratory and cardiovascular harm.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which pollutant is best identified by the following major effect: air pollutants involved in photochemical smog and acid deposition?
A. Excess nitrates/phosphates
B. Lead
C. Nitrogen oxides
D. Untreated sewage
Correct Answer: C
The pollutant matching 'air pollutants involved in photochemical smog and acid deposition' is Nitrogen oxides.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which major effect is correctly associated with Nitrogen oxides?
A. airborne particles associated with respiratory and cardiovascular harm
B. toxic metal that can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic food webs
C. toxic heavy metal that can impair nervous-system development
D. air pollutants involved in photochemical smog and acid deposition
Correct Answer: D
Nitrogen oxides is associated with air pollutants involved in photochemical smog and acid deposition.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which pollutant is best identified by the following major effect: air pollutant contributing to acid deposition and respiratory irritation?
A. Mercury
B. Excess nitrates/phosphates
C. Sulfur dioxide
D. Lead
Correct Answer: C
The pollutant matching 'air pollutant contributing to acid deposition and respiratory irritation' is Sulfur dioxide.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which major effect is correctly associated with Sulfur dioxide?
A. air pollutants involved in photochemical smog and acid deposition
B. toxic gas that binds hemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport
C. can promote eutrophication
D. air pollutant contributing to acid deposition and respiratory irritation
Correct Answer: D
Sulfur dioxide is associated with air pollutant contributing to acid deposition and respiratory irritation.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which pollutant is best identified by the following major effect: toxic gas that binds hemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport?
A. Untreated sewage
B. Sulfur dioxide
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Ground-level ozone
Correct Answer: C
The pollutant matching 'toxic gas that binds hemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport' is Carbon monoxide.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which major effect is correctly associated with Carbon monoxide?
A. toxic gas that binds hemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport
B. toxic metal that can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic food webs
C. airborne particles associated with respiratory and cardiovascular harm
D. raises pathogen load and biological oxygen demand in water
Correct Answer: A
Carbon monoxide is associated with toxic gas that binds hemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport.
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EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which ecological term is best identified by the following definition: variety of life at genetic, species and ecosystem levels?
A. Biodiversity
B. Producer
C. Secondary consumer
D. Primary consumer
Correct Answer: A
The ecological term matching 'variety of life at genetic, species and ecosystem levels' is Biodiversity.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which definition is correctly associated with Biodiversity?
A. linear representation of feeding relationships
B. functional role and resource use of a species in an ecosystem
C. biotic community plus its physical environment and interactions
D. variety of life at genetic, species and ecosystem levels
Correct Answer: D
Biodiversity is associated with variety of life at genetic, species and ecosystem levels.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which ecological term is best identified by the following definition: biotic community plus its physical environment and interactions?
A. Ecosystem
B. Community
C. Habitat
D. Population
Correct Answer: A
The ecological term matching 'biotic community plus its physical environment and interactions' is Ecosystem.
CSS - PMS - CCE - PCS - Everyday Science
EnvironmentClimate and Pollution
Which definition is correctly associated with Ecosystem?
A. biotic community plus its physical environment and interactions
B. organism that feeds directly on producers
C. linear representation of feeding relationships
D. organism that feeds on primary consumers
Correct Answer: A
Ecosystem is associated with biotic community plus its physical environment and interactions.