AEP AEP Air Quality & Atmospheric Science

Question 1

The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for how many 'criteria pollutants'?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

8

Answer

10

Question 2

Which NAAQS pollutant is primarily formed through photochemical reactions between NOx and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Ground-level ozone

Answer

Carbon monoxide

Answer

Sulfur dioxide

Answer

Particulate matter PM2.5

Question 3

Under the Clean Air Act, what designation is given to areas that do not meet NAAQS for a specific pollutant?

Accepted Answer

Non-attainment area

Answer

Sensitive area

Answer

Impairment zone

Answer

Critical receptor area

Question 4

Which emission control program under the Clean Air Act uses a 'cap-and-trade' approach for sulfur dioxide?

Accepted Answer

Acid Rain Program

Answer

Title V Operating Permits

Answer

New Source Review

Answer

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

Question 5

What does the acronym 'PSD' stand for in Clean Air Act permitting?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of Significant Deterioration

Answer

Pollutant Source Documentation

Answer

Primary Source Designation

Answer

Permitted Stationary Discharge

Question 6

Which type of air dispersion model is most commonly used by EPA for point source impact assessments?

Accepted Answer

AERMOD

Answer

SCREEN3

Answer

CALPUFF

Answer

ISC3