Causes of Atmospheric Pollution (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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What are atmospheric pollutants?
What are atmospheric pollutants?
Harmful substances released into air from burning fossil fuels
Main source of atmospheric pollutants
Main source of atmospheric pollutants
Fossil fuels
Complete combustion products
Complete combustion products
and
What type of gases are and ?
What type of gases are and ?
Greenhouse gases
Effect of greenhouse gases
Effect of greenhouse gases
Trap heat in Earth's atmosphere
Cause of incomplete combustion
Cause of incomplete combustion
Not enough oxygen
Toxic gas from incomplete combustion
Toxic gas from incomplete combustion
Carbon monoxide ()
Why is toxic?
Why is toxic?
Binds to red blood cells instead of
Effects of high exposure
Effects of high exposure
Fainting, coma, or death
Particulate matter from incomplete combustion
Particulate matter from incomplete combustion
Carbon soot
Health effect of particulate matter
Health effect of particulate matter
Respiratory problems
Environmental effect of particulate matter
Environmental effect of particulate matter
Reflects sunlight, reduces light to Earth
Where are fossil fuels burned?
Where are fossil fuels burned?
Power stations, homes, vehicles
One consequence of atmospheric pollutants
One consequence of atmospheric pollutants
Acid rain
Effects of acid rain
Effects of acid rain
Damages natural and man-made environments