C1 Air Quality-3 Flashcards

1
Q

Atmospheric pollution caused by power stations that burn fossil fuels can be reduced by…
3 Things

A

a) using less electricity
b) removing sulfur from natural gas and fuel oil
c) removing sulfur dioxide and particulates from the flue gases emitted by coal-burning power stations

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2
Q

The acid gas sulfur dioxide is removed from flue gases by…

A

wet scrubbing

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3
Q

You can do Wet Scrubbing by…

A

Running water down a pipe, the water is

a) spray of calcium oxide and water
b) using sea water

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4
Q

The only way of producing less carbon dioxide is to

A

burn less fossil fuels

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5
Q

Atmospheric pollution caused by exhaust emissions from motor vehicles can be reduced by…
5 Things

A

a) Having more efficient engines
b) Using low sulfur fuels
c) Using catalytic converters
d) More public transport
e) Having limits to exhaust emissions

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6
Q

Know benefits of using alternatives to fossil fuels for motor vehicles

A

Less pollutants
Not using planets resources
Money from govenment

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7
Q

Know disadvantages of using alternatives to fossil fuels for motor vehicles.
Electric-Bio-fuel

A

More Expensive
Harder to get
Longer to charge

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