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Question 1

Acid Rain

Answer 1

Rain that is acidic due to dissolved gases.
(sulfur dioxide- produced from burning fossil fuels)

Question 2

Carbon Footprint

Answer 2

the total amount of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases that that have been emitted over the full life cycle of a product.

Question 3

Environmental Implication

Answer 3

The effect that activity has on the environment

Question 4

Fossil Fuels

Answer 4

Natural fuels such as coal and gas, formed from remains of living organisms

Question 5

Global Climate Change

Answer 5

A long term shift in global climate patterns

Question 6

Global dimming

Answer 6

A gradual reduction in the amount of light reaching the Earths surface.

Question 7

Greenhouse Effect

Answer 7

The increase of temperature of the earths atmosphere due to greenhouse gases trapping infa red radiation from the surface

Question 8

Greenhouse Gases

Answer 8

Includes water vapour, carbon dioxide and methane. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere maintain temperatures on earth high enough to support life

Question 9

Particulates

Answer 9

Cause global dimming and health problems for humans. A form of incomplete combustion

Question 10

Photosynthesis

Answer 10

Oxygen was produced in the early atmosphere by photosynthesis of plants.
Equation for photosynthesis: 6CO2
+ 6H2O → C6H12O6
+ 6O

Question 11

Pollutants

Answer 11

A substance introduced into the environment that has undesired effects.