Causes of Atmospheric Pollution (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are most fuels made of?
What are most fuels made of?
Carbon and hydrogen
Why is carbon monoxide extremely dangerous?
Why is carbon monoxide extremely dangerous?
It combines with haemoglobin
What type of gas is carbon dioxide?
What type of gas is carbon dioxide?
A greenhouse gas
Which pollutant causes acid rain?
Which pollutant causes acid rain?
Sulfur dioxide
What special property makes carbon monoxide hard to detect?
What special property makes carbon monoxide hard to detect?
It's colourless and odourless
What are particulates?
What are particulates?
Tiny black particles
What is global dimming?
What is global dimming?
Particulates reflecting sunlight
Which gases cause both breathing problems and acid rain?
Which gases cause both breathing problems and acid rain?
Oxides of nitrogen
Where does fuel combustion happen?
Where does fuel combustion happen?
Car engines, power stations, heating
How do sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides affect your lungs?
How do sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides affect your lungs?
They irritate your lungs
What does acid rain do to lakes and rivers?
What does acid rain do to lakes and rivers?
Makes them too acidic for fish
What damage do particulates cause to human health?
What damage do particulates cause to human health?
Damage your lungs