Sources of Air Pollution Flashcards
1
Q
What are the effects of pollutants? [4]
A
[1] Kill plants
[2] Harm our lungs
[3] Cause acid rain
[4] Thought to contribute to global warming
2
Q
What does the burning of coal produce?
A
Carbon Dioxide
3
Q
What are 3 examples of hydrocarbons?
A
Petrol, Diesel Fuel and Fuel Oil
4
Q
What poisonous gas is formed during incomplete combustion?
A
Carbon Monoxide
5
Q
What is formed in the high temperatures of vehicle engines?
A
Nitrogen Oxides
6
Q
What do Nitrogen Oxides do?
A
Irritate the lungs and cause acid rain
