HU 161 – Environment and Society Summer 2020-2021

Assignment - 4
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Question 1:

Given the following calculated equilibrium surface temperature versus the actual surface
temperature in Celsius per each of the inner Planets of the Solar system:

Mercury = 162/180, Venus = -10/453, Earth = -19/15, Mars = -55/-43

i- Which 2 Planets are considered “agree”?

ii- Which 2 Planets are considered “disagree”?
iii- Explain why there is agree/disagree situation between the calculated and actual surface
temperatures.

Question 2:

i-What are the 5 gases that naturally exist in the Earth’s atmosphere that cause the Green
House Effect?
ii-Describe how the average temperature of the Earth’s surface would be without the Green
House Effect?

Question 3:

Draw a diagram representing “The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect “.

Question 4:

Define/What is meant by Air Pollution. Describe the two types of Air Pollutants.

Question 5:

i-Describe the “Particulate Matter” as Air Pollutant. Why is it dangerous to the human health?
ii-Describe the NOx & SOx as Air Pollutants. What are their environmental effects?

Question 6:

Describe “Acid Deposition” as environmental problem. What are its environmental effects?

Question 7:

i-What is meant by Air Quality?

ii-If you are given data about the Air Quality Index in the following cities:
Shanghai (China): 201 – 300, Calcutta (India): 151- 200,Mexico City (Mexico): 51 -100,
Stockholm (Sweden): 0 – 50. What are the Level of Health Concern for each city?