Air Pollution
Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry
Air Pollution starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the environmental impact of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems.
Describe the greenhouse effect and its relation to air pollution.
Describe the impact of air pollution on visibility in urban areas.
Describe the process of dry deposition in the context of air pollution.
Describe two health effects of long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution.
Explain how air pollution can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone.
Explain the difference between primary and secondary air pollutants, giving one example of each.
Explain the role of catalytic converters in reducing air pollution from automobiles.
Which chemical reaction represents the formation of acid rain from sulfur dioxide? (1) SO2 + H2O → H2SO3 (2) SO2 + O2 → SO3 (3) SO3 + H2O → H2SO4 (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a direct effect of air pollution on materials? (1) Corrosion of metals (2) Increase in crop yield (3) Improved visibility (4) Enhanced soil fertility
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas emitted from agricultural activities? (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Ozone (3) Carbon monoxide (4) Lead
Which of the following is a health effect of exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide? (1) Skin cancer (2) Headache and dizziness (3) Bone fractures (4) Blindness
Fill in the blank: The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure used to communicate the level of __________ in the air.
Fill in the blank: The chemical formula for ozone is __________.
Fill in the blank: The depletion of the ozone layer is mainly caused by __________.
Fill in the blank: The main anthropogenic source of nitrogen oxides (NOx) is __________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Leaded petrol is a significant source of air pollution.
True or False: Air pollution can affect the rate of photosynthesis in plants.
True or False: Air pollution can cause the deterioration of historical monuments.
True or False: Carbon monoxide is more dangerous to humans than carbon dioxide at the same concentration.
