Urban Pollution

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  • Created by: MAH01
  • Created on: 05-10-21 08:17
....... Levels are lower in the cities
Humidity
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Air pollutants act as ......... .........
Condensation Nuclei
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When the dew point is high what happens to condensation
Condensation Increases
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Fog is more common in ...... areas because of the increase in .......
Urban , Condensation Nuclei
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Describe Advection Fog
Advection fog is where warm air from cities is blown over the ocean, were condensation happens, once condensation nuclei have absorbed as much water as possible the now cold air is blow over the city which causes fog to occur
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Describe Radiation Fog
Radiation Fog is where cold air from valley bottoms come in contact with warm air from the suns radiation. Condensation occurs when the cold and hot air meet. The topography causes the fog to hang over the valley/ low lying area
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Describe Photochemical Smog
Photochemical Smog is toxic fumes and air pollutants held at ground level due to high pressure
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Describe Particulate Air Pollution
Particulate Air Pollution is where particles from industry act as condensation nuclei, this means that chemicals are dissolved into the water
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Give 3 ways that pollution can be reduced
Stricter Laws on Industry Ultra Low Emissions zones National Air Quality Strategy
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Air pollutants act as ......... .........

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Condensation Nuclei

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When the dew point is high what happens to condensation

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Card 4

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Fog is more common in ...... areas because of the increase in .......

Back

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Card 5

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Describe Advection Fog

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