human influence in the environment Flashcards
1
Q
What is global warming caused by
A
Greenhouse effect
2
Q
name 3 greenhouse gases
A
water vapor, carbon dioxide, CFCs
3
Q
How is carbon monoxide formed
A
when petrol and diesel are burnt by combustion engines
4
Q
how is sulpher oxide released
A
burning fossil fuels
5
Q
What do acid rain kill
A
trees
6
Q
what do acid rain release, from where
A
Toxic substances from the soil
7
Q
what does acid rain stop
A
minerals being absorbed
8
Q
What causes eutrophication
A
Seewages, fertilisers
