Gases in the atmosphere

Question 1

What is A) the source of carbon monoxide B) harmful effects of it

Answer 1

A: When fossil fuels are burnt in low oxygen (incomplete combustion)
B: Can replace the oxygen in our blood and deprive us of oxygen

Question 2

What is A)The source of sulfur dioxide B) Harmful effects of it

Answer 2

A: When burning the impurities in fossil fuels
B: When reacted with O2 and create sulfur trioxide which can react with water in us to make acid. Can also create acid rain

Question 3

What is A) The source of nitrous oxides B) Harmful effects of it

Answer 3

A: Releases from car engines
B: Can cause smog and acid rain by reacting with the oxygen in the atmosphere

Question 4

What is A) The source of methane B) Harmful effects of it

Answer 4

A: Intensive cow farming and rice paddy fields
B: Enhances the greenhouse effect

Question 5

What is A) The source of Carbon Dioxide B) Harmful effects of it

Answer 5

A: when fossil fuels are burned (complete combustion)
B: Enhances the greenhouse effect

Question 6

What is A) The source of particulates B) Harmful effects of it
Particulates such as; lead, dust and soot

Answer 6

A: When fossil fuels are burnt/ Lead being used in petrol and paint
B: Lead if built up in body can cause nerve damage