Cars

Select the word which means 'burning'.

• Combination

• Consumption

• Conjunction

• Combustion

Select a gas released from the combustion of fossils fuels such as petrol and diesel which contributes to global warming.

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

Select the word which means chemicals that are harmful to health and the environment which are often released from the combustion of fossil fuels.

• Pollutants

• Potions

• Policies

• Politburo

Select the combination of two gases released during the combustion of fossil fuels which are most responsible for acid rain.

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide

• Sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide

Select the component shown in the picture which can reduce the volume of pollutants released from a combustion engine.

• Catastrophic converter

• Analytic converter

• Claustrophobic converter

• Catalytic converter

Select a disadvantage of electric cars.

• They are usually more efficient than combustion engine cars.

• They do not release any exhaust or pollutants.

• They are usually more expensive to purchase than combustion engine cars.

• They are quieter than combustion engine cars.

Select an advantage of electric cars.

• Electric charging points may be difficult to find, especially in rural areas.

• Electricity generation is still largely dependent on fossil fuels.

• They are less reliant on fossil fuels which will probably run out one day.

• Quieter vehicles increase the possibility of accidents.

These are tiny particles which are released from cars during combustion, but also from tyre wear, braking and other functions. When breathed in they can cause health problems.

• Particulars

• Particulates

• Practicals

• Pragmatists

What do you think? Should Japan ban petrol and diesel powered cars from 2035?

• Yes

• No

Explain your answer.