B18.3 Air Pollution Flashcards
1
Q
What causes acid rain ?
A
Sulfur dioxide
Nitrous oxides
2
Q
Describe acid rain ?
A
Sulfur dioxide and nitrous oxides produced by factories ( acidic gases)
These are carried by wind and the gassed dissolve in rain
Precipitation ( acid rain containing sulphur and nitric acids)
3
Q
What are the affects of acid rain ?
A
Weathering on limestone
Soil pH decreases and kills plants as a knock on affect
Water turns acidic therefore potentially killing sea life
4
Q
What is smoke pollution ?
A
Formed from particulates released into the air
5
Q
What is smog?
A
It is a combination of smoke and acid gases in the air
6
Q
What are the effects of smoke pollution ?
A
Global dimming: blocking suns rays and making the world darker, respiratory diseases
