Causes of Atmospheric Pollution (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are atmospheric pollutants primarily released through?
What are atmospheric pollutants primarily released through?
Combustion of fossil fuels
What environmental consequence do atmospheric pollutants produce?
What environmental consequence do atmospheric pollutants produce?
Acid rain
How many million tons of oil were burned in the UK in 2021?
How many million tons of oil were burned in the UK in 2021?
57 million tons
Where are fossil fuels burned daily?
Where are fossil fuels burned daily?
Power stations, homes, and vehicles
What does complete combustion of fossil fuels primarily release?
What does complete combustion of fossil fuels primarily release?
and
Why are and significant pollutants?
Why are and significant pollutants?
They are both greenhouse gases
When does incomplete combustion occur?
When does incomplete combustion occur?
Not enough to oxidise fuel
What toxic gas is produced during incomplete combustion?
What toxic gas is produced during incomplete combustion?
Carbon monoxide (CO)
How does carbon monoxide harm the body?
How does carbon monoxide harm the body?
Binds to red blood cells instead of
What can high levels of carbon monoxide exposure lead to?
What can high levels of carbon monoxide exposure lead to?
Fainting, coma, or death
What is particulate matter from incomplete combustion?
What is particulate matter from incomplete combustion?
Fine particles of carbon soot
How does particulate matter affect the environment?
How does particulate matter affect the environment?
Reflects sunlight, reducing light to Earth