Air pollution task cards

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Created on: 30-09-20 17:53

List 4 main gaseous pollutants and give it's cause and effect on the environment

1. Carbon Dioxide (burning fossil fuels, global warming)
2. Carbon Monoxide (incomplete combustion, toxic gas)
3. Sulfur Dioxide (sulfur impurities react with oxygen, global dimming + respiratory issues)
4. Nitrogen Oxide (reacting with oxygen at high tem

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Explain how acid rain forms

Sulphur dioxide and Nitrogen oxide dissolve in the clouds and are carried with water and bind with the rain.

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For each pollutant give ways of reducing it

For all, use more renewable energy sources, use carbon capture storage, certain alarm devices and carbon neutral fuels.

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Write word equations for the possible reactions in complete and incomplete hydrocarbon fuel+

Complete- methane + oxygen ---> water + carbon dioxide
Incomplete- Methane + Oxygen ---> Carbon monoxide + Water

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Card 3

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Explain how acid rain forms

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Card 4

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For each pollutant give ways of reducing it

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Write word equations for the possible reactions in complete and incomplete hydrocarbon fuel+

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