Secondary Pollutants

question 52

Multiple Choice

Secondary pollutants

• A) Harm only vulnerable members of a population
• B) Become dangerous after reacting in the atmosphere
• C) Are produced in lesser quantities than primary pollutants
• D) Are less dangerous than other pollutants
• E) Are classified by the EPA as the second-most dangerous and abundant

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Definitions:

After Conception

Refers to the period of time following the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, marking the beginning of pregnancy.

Differential Sensitivity

The concept that individuals vary in their responsiveness to the same environmental stimuli.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for determining the characteristics and traits passed from parents to offspring.

Vulnerable

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.