How does depletion of “good” ozone affect human health and the environment?
Question 7
7.
What is being done about ozone depletion?
Question 8
8.
What causes “bad” ozone?
Question 9
9.
What are some sources of “bad” ozone?
Question 10
10.
How does “bad” ozone affect human health and environment?
Question 11
11.
What is being done about “bad” ozone?
Question 12
12.
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Question 13
13.
What is the current air quality index (AQI) in Houston, TX?
Question 14
14.
Scroll down to the Air Quality Index Color Chart – Write down a one-word descriptor of each color code.
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Question 15
15.
List three health problems associated with “bad” ozone.
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Instructions: Change the settings in the city and notice the effects that those changes have on the amount of “smog” the city produces and the air quality.
Question 16
16.
Take notes about what the various condition changes do to the AQI.
Question 17
17.
Which set of conditions produce the best possible scenario for the city?
Question 18
18.
Which set of conditions produce the worst scenario for the people, animals, and plants of the City?
Question 19
19.
How can we reduce smog? (Think about the end of the video)
Question 20
20.
Where do volatile organic compounds (VOCs) come from?
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Heat
Sunlight
Electric utilities
Motor vehicle exhaust
Electric vehicles
What can we do/actions we can take to reduce our risks?
Continue to do everything the way you are currently doing it
Reduce air pollution from cars, trucks, gas-powered lawn and garden equipment, boats and other engines by keeping equipment properly tuned and maintained
Use household and garden chemicals wisely
Help your local electric utilities reduce ozone air pollution by conserving energy at home and the office
Check the air quality forecast in your area
Use approved refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment