Causes of Atmospheric Pollution (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are atmospheric pollutants primarily released from?
What are atmospheric pollutants primarily released from?
Combustion of fossil fuels
What is one significant consequence of atmospheric pollutants?
What is one significant consequence of atmospheric pollutants?
Production of acid rain
How much oil was burned in the UK in 2021?
How much oil was 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
What type of gases are and from complete combustion?
What type of gases are and from complete combustion?
Greenhouse gases
What do greenhouse gases do in Earth's atmosphere?
What do greenhouse gases do in Earth's atmosphere?
Trap heat
When does incomplete combustion occur?
When does incomplete combustion occur?
When there's not enough oxygen
What toxic gas is produced by incomplete combustion?
What toxic gas is produced by incomplete combustion?
Carbon monoxide ()
How does carbon monoxide affect the body?
How does carbon monoxide affect the body?
Binds to red blood cells, replacing
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 carbon soot emitted as?
What is carbon soot emitted as?
Particulate matter
What health problem can particulate matter cause when inhaled?
What health problem can particulate matter cause when inhaled?
Respiratory problems
How does particulate matter affect sunlight reaching Earth?
How does particulate matter affect sunlight reaching Earth?
Creates clouds that reflect sunlight