Pollution Flashcard

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What are the long-term effects of air pollution?

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Emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease.

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What is the primary cause of global warming?

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Greenhouse gases.

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What are the short-term effects of air pollution?

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Headache, eye irritation, coughing, bronchitis.

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Which gas is primarily responsible for increased global warming?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What type of pollution is characterized by the contamination of land?

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Land pollution.

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Define air pollution.

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The presence of harmful substances in the air we breathe.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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Name three common greenhouse gases.

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Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide.

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What is the effect of water pollution on aquatic life?

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It can lead to the death of fish and other organisms, disrupt ecosystems.

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What is the main source of carbon dioxide emissions?

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Burning fossil fuels.