C9 20 Questions Flashcards
Name the 3 greenhouse gases
7Carbon dioxide, water vapor and Methane
What environmental problem does sulfur dioxide cause?
Acid rain
What human activities increase methane levels?
Farming animals and rice and the decomposition of rubbish in landfill sites
Name 2 effects of climate change
Ice caps melting, Increased flooding, Changes in rainfall patterns, More extreme weather events such as storms, etc
What are the 2 main human activities that increase carbon dioxide levels?
Burning fossil fuels and deforestation
Describe the wavelength of radiation that comes from the Sun and is reflected by the Earth
From the Sun: short wave UV
From the Earth: long wave IR
Which gases are produced when Nitrogen and oxygen (from the air) react in the very high temperatures of a car engine?
Oxides of Nitrogen
Why is the production of carbon monoxide dangerous?
It is toxic
What is the effect of sulfur dioxide on humans?
Causes respiratory problems in humans (also causes acid rain but this is not an effect directly on humans)
What are the effects of the oxides of nitrogen?
Causes respiratory problems and acid rain
What are the effects of carbon particulates produced in the incomplete combustion of fuels?
Causes global dimming and health problems in humans
