C1 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryAir QualityGCSEOCR Created by: hopeCreated on: 11-05-14 20:37 What effect does acid rain have on the atmosphere? It makes lakes acidic, kills plants and animals, kills trees and buildings 1 of 10 What removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Water 2 of 10 What is a hydrocarbon? A compound made up of only hydro and carbon 3 of 10 Three main gases the current atmosphere is made up of, and which proportions are they found in? Nitrogen - 78%, Oxygen - 21%, Argon - 1% 4 of 10 One pollution that causes direct harm to humans and one that causes indirect harm Direct - Carbon monoxide, Indirect - Sulphur Dioxide 5 of 10 What does a catalytic converter do? Converts toxic gases (carbon monoxide) into carbon dioxide by adding oxygen 6 of 10 Name the main element that makes up coal Carbon 7 of 10 When a hydrocarbon fuel burns, with what substance in the air do they hydrogen and carbon atoms combine? Oxygen 8 of 10 Name 2 things everyone should do to reduce carbon dioxide pollution Get a catalytic converter on their car and Use your car less 9 of 10 How do MOT tests help to combat air pollution? The MOT test helps to make sure your car isn't letting out too much polluting emissions 10 of 10
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