Match the items below with the most appropriate descriptions.
-chronic effect of pollution
A)precycling
B)ozone
C)hertz
D)decibels
E)global warming
F)PET
G)increased blood pressure
H)tinnitus
I)second hand smoke
J)teratogens

Question

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Increased blood pressure is a chronic effect of pollution.

Answer: B
 Ozone is a gas that is present in the earth's atmosphere and is affected by pollution.

Answer: C and D
 Hertz and decibels are both used to quantify sound waves, with hertz measuring frequency and decibels measuring intensity.

Answer: E
 Global warming refers to the long-term changes in the earth's climate that are largely attributed to pollution.

Answer: F
 PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a type of plastic that is commonly recycled.

Answer: I
 Second hand smoke is a form of pollution that can have negative health effects on those who are exposed to it.

Answer: J
 Teratogens are substances that can cause birth defects or other developmental abnormalities in fetuses, and pollution can be a source of these substances.

Answer: A 
 Precycling is the practice of reducing waste by minimizing the amount of packaging or other disposable items that are used in the first place. It is not directly related to the effects of pollution.

Match the Items Below with the Most Appropriate Descriptions