• Week 15: Air Pollution

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      Week 15 Information

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      We examine air pollutants and meteorological phenomena related to air pollution in this week from chapter-19 of your textbook. The chapter begins with a brief historical review of air pollution. The sources and environmental effects of the primary air pollutants carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and volatile organic compounds are discussed next. The characteristics of ozone are presented in some detail. A quantitative measure of air quality to the ground level, Air Quality Index (AQI) is examined next. You will see that while air quality has improved following the passage of clean air legislation, many urban areas still frequently exceed government-mandated standards.

      Learning Objectives: 

      1. Define the term air pollutant, distinguishing between primary and secondary pollutants, and describe their respective impacts on human life.

      2. Explain the predominant mechanisms for removing pollutants from the air.

      3. List the sources, characteristics, and health risks associated with the occurrence of the most common air pollutants.

      4. Describe air pollution trends and patterns observed in the United States since the Clean Air Act of 1970.

      Lets begin the week by watching the following educational video on air pollution in Beijing, China. 

       

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      Week 15 Resources

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      Chapter 19 of your textbook.

      National Geographic Video: How CFC Deplete Ozone Layer

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      Week 15 Assignments and Activities

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      Mark your attendance here on Monday, Wedneday, and Friday. 

      This week you have only three MindTap related assignments which will allow you more time to work on your project. 

      Matching (6 grade points) and Fill in the Blanks (9 grade points) are due on Wednesday. 

      Homework (6 grade points) is due on Friday. 

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                              Due Wednesday

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                              Due Friday

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      This is a demo exam designed to be taken through the secure program RP Now: https://lssu.remoteproctor.com/. Follow instructions from RP Now announcement and tutorial video to complete this demo. Once you are done with RP now pre-exam screening, the actual quiz is set up for 15 minutes take time. Everyone needs to practice this as a chance to get familiar with your real exam environment of the course