Non-metal Pollution

The incomplete combustion of fossil fuels results in the formation of this pollutant

• SO2

• NO2

• CO2

• H2S

2. Acid rain is produced when this gas dissolves in rainfall.

• SO3

• SO2

• CO

• CO2

3. Haemoglobin has a higher affinity for carbon monoxide than oxygen.

• True

• False

4. This is formed from the complete combustion of fossil fuels.

• NO

• NO2

• CO

• CO2

5. These break down the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere.

• C particles

• CFCs

• Pesticides

• Nitrates

6. These gases are so toxic they cause lung damage, photochemical smog and also contribute to acid rain formation.

• Nitrogen oxides

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen sulfide

7. The greatest contributor to greenhouse effect is

• Water vapour

• Oxides of nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxides of sulphur

8. Eutrophication is caused by nitrates and phosphates.

• True

• False

9. Water vapour is a greenhouse gas.

• True

• False

10. Photochemical smog is formed by

• NOx

• SOx

• CO2

• H2S