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EHST 2110 AIR POLLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Definition 1 of 31
april 22, 1970
first earth day
most air pollution comes from
diesel fuel went from ___ to ___
mortality rates are higher in cities due to____
Definition 2 of 31
originates from natural radioactive decay of uranium
formaldehyde
radon gas
temp inversion
nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Definition 3 of 31
-Prompted by the tragic chemical accident in Bhopal, India
-It heightens the public awareness of toxic chemicals in communities across the nation
-It requires that manufacturers disclose information on the kinds and amounts of toxic
pollutants they discharge into the local environment each year
-Congress required EPA to regulate 189 chemicals as hazardous pollutants that posed health
threats to communities
1970 clean air act amendment
clean air act
1990 clean air amendment act
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA Title III)
,Definition 4 of 31
-1963
-made to combat air pollution
- car laws not enforced at first
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA Title III)
1990 clean air amendment act
clean air act
1970 clean air act amendment
Definition 5 of 31
intended to safeguard human health
what diameter of particles poses the most serious health risks
Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)
national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) primary standards
who is at the most risk for air pollution
Definition 6 of 31
-pollution test during inspection
- emission test for trucks and bigger vehicles
-reformulated gas
1990 clean air amendment act
clean air act
1970 clean air act amendment
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA Title III)
, Definition 7 of 31
Growth of toxic-producing mold
most air pollution comes from
ground level ozone
non attainment areas
Stachybotrys chartarum
Definition 8 of 31
an ability to neutralize acids, the buffering acting to maintain the natural pH of an environment
by tying up the excess hydrogen ions introduced by acid rain
Building Related Illness (BRI)-
Tall stack strategy
acid rain/deposition
buffering capacity
Definition 9 of 31
refers to when indoor air pollutants can provoke complaints of chest tightness, muscle aches,
cough, fever and chills by building occupants
environmental effects of acid rain
buffering capacity
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)-
Building Related Illness (BRI)-
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