Air Pollution

• What is causing climate change according to the text?

  Increasing carbon dioxide emissions
• What gases are released when fossil fuels burn?

  Carbon dioxide and other gases
• What are some gases released during fossil fuel combustion?

  Nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide
• What happens to carbon and hydrogen during combustion of fossil fuels?

  They are oxidized to release gases
• What is complete combustion?

  Burning with plenty of oxygen
• What occurs during incomplete combustion?

  Some fuel does not burn completely
• What are the consequences of inhaling particulate matter?

  It can cause lung damage and health issues
• How do particulate matters affect the environment?

  They can cause various environmental problems
• What is carbon monoxide's effect on blood?

  It can stop blood from carrying oxygen
• How does carbon monoxide bind in the body?

  It binds to hemoglobin in the blood
• What can a lack of oxygen in the blood lead to?

  Fainting, coma, or even death
• What is the characteristic of carbon monoxide?

  It is colorless and odorless
• Why is carbon monoxide difficult to detect?

  It has no color or smell
• What is the main component of hydrocarbons?

  Carbon and hydrogen atoms
• What are the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure?

  It can lead to serious health issues
• What happens to light when particulate matter is present?

  It reflects back into space
• What can a lack of oxygen in the blood cause?

  Fainting or death
• What is the effect of particulate matter on respiratory health?

  It can cause respiratory problems
• How does carbon monoxide affect hemoglobin?

  It binds to hemoglobin, preventing oxygen transport
• What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide?

  It can prevent oxygen from reaching tissues
• What can inhaling particulate matter lead to?

  It can cause lung damage
• What is the relationship between carbon monoxide and oxygen transport?

  Carbon monoxide inhibits oxygen transport in blood
• What is a consequence of incomplete combustion?

  Release of harmful particulate matter
• How does carbon monoxide affect the body?

  It binds to hemoglobin, reducing oxygen delivery
• What are the environmental impacts of particulate matter?

  It can cause various environmental problems
• What is the effect of carbon monoxide on blood?

  It can stop blood from carrying oxygen
• What is the danger of particulate matter in the air?

  It can cause respiratory and health issues
• How does carbon monoxide affect hemoglobin's function?

  It prevents hemoglobin from carrying oxygen
• What is a characteristic of carbon monoxide?

  It is colorless and odorless
• What are the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure?

  It can lead to serious health issues
• What can a lack of oxygen in the blood lead to?

  Fainting, coma, or even death
• What is the primary danger of carbon monoxide?

  It can prevent oxygen from reaching tissues
• What is the effect of particulate matter on respiratory health?

  It can cause respiratory problems
• How does carbon monoxide affect hemoglobin?

  It binds to hemoglobin, preventing oxygen transport
• What can inhaling particulate matter lead to?

  It can cause lung damage
• What is the relationship between carbon monoxide and oxygen transport?

  Carbon monoxide inhibits oxygen transport in blood
• What is a consequence of incomplete combustion?

  Release of harmful particulate matter
• How does carbon monoxide affect the body?

  It binds to hemoglobin, reducing oxygen delivery
• What are the environmental impacts of particulate matter?

  It can cause various environmental problems
• What is the effect of carbon monoxide on blood?

  It can stop blood from carrying oxygen