Air Pollution

1. a heatlt condition that could be caused from air pollution. other conditions could be asthma, chronic bronchitis, and lung cancer
3. air pollution that hangs over urban areas and reduces visibility
4. a pollutant released into the air by human activity
6. an Act(1970)whichset emission standards for cars and limits for release of air pollutants
9. pollution-control device that removes pollutant by spraying gases with water used in industry
10. compound that forms hydrogen ions (H+) in solution; a solution with a pH of less than 7
11. toxic fumes released by cars, paints, and solvents used int he manufacture of electronic products
12. a compound that produces hydroxide ions in solution; a solution with a pH of more than 7
13. an atmospheric condition that traps pollutants near the surface of the Earth and prevents if form dispersing
14. radioactive gas given off by rocks as uranium in the rocks decays
15. the condition produced by the influx of highly acidic water from melted snow

2. measures how acidic or basic a substance is; ranges from 0-14
5. a syndrome that pertains to a severe indoor air pollution caused by inadequate air circulation
7. a type of precipitation like rain, snow, or sleet that has reacted with sulfur or nitrogen oxides
8. a pollutant formed as a result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere
10. silica-fiber products that can cause lung damage