Chapter 7 and 8 Review AICE Env

Acid Deposition

Acid Deposition

Mix of pollutants that deposit from the atmosphere, can be acidic wet or dry.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in the atmosphere that absorb infrared radiation.

Effects of Acid Deposition on Aquatic Ecosystems

Includes killing fish/amphibian larvae, damaging fish gills, and disrupting food webs.

Effects of Acid Deposition on Plants

Results in defoliation of vegetation, reduced photosynthesis, and decreased crop yield.

Strategies to Reduce Air Pollution

Involves reduced reliance on fossil fuels, public transportation, renewable energy sources, more green spaces, and catalytic converters.

Ultraviolet Radiation (UV)

Type of radiation absorbed by ozone layer

Reasons for Lack of Support for Rowland-Molina Hypothesis

Initially based on hypotheses without data, while other hypotheses had data to support them.

HCFCs and F-Gases

Hydrochlorofluorocarbons and fluorinated gases used to replace CFCs.

Impacts of Using HCFCs

Less stable and harmful than CFCs, depleting ozone at a slower rate and over a longer period.

Impacts of Using F-Gases

Least harmful to ozone, but strong greenhouse gases contributing to the greenhouse effect.