C1 The Atmousphere Today 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryThe pollutants of combustionGCSEAll boards Created by: Brooke FergusonCreated on: 23-09-13 15:26 What is the atmousphere made up of? 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen,1% argon and traces of carbon dioxide and water vapour 1 of 8 What gases are constant in the atmousphere? nitrogen, oxygen and argon 2 of 8 What are the 5 pollutants you need to know about? Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulates, sulfur dioxde and nitrogen oxides 3 of 8 What is the main cause of pollution in our atmousphere? Burning fossil fuels 4 of 8 What are some effects of pollutants on humans? They can cause disease or death in people who breathe in large quantities 5 of 8 What is an example of pollutant which is directly harmful to humans? Carbon monoxide 6 of 8 Why is carbon monoxide harmful to humans? Because when inhaled, it reduces the amount of oxygen the blood can carry which can be dangerous 7 of 8 What is an example of pollutants harming us indirectly? Damaging the enviroment. An example of this is acid rain which pollutes rivers and can poison fish 8 of 8
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