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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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The diagram shows a simplified carbon cycle.

Describe the process of photosynthesis in simple terms.

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EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

The following pie chart shows estimates of the sources of sulphur dioxide pollutant in an industrialised country.

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What is the largest source of sulphur dioxide pollution?

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

The following pie chart shows estimates of the sources of sulphur dioxide pollutant in an industrialised country.

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Name the three major fuels whose combustion gives rise to the levels of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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The following pie chart shows estimates of the sources of sulphur dioxide pollutant in an industrialised country.

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Units are being added to the some power stations and industrial plants to prevent the emission of sulphur dioxide. What is the name given to these units?

EASY
Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are another major pollutant of the atmosphere, particularly in large cities. 
Nitrogen monoxide is formed by the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen inside the hot engine of cars and other vehicles. Complete the following equation for the reaction producing nitrogen monoxide.

N2+O2___NO

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are another major pollutant of the atmosphere, particularly in large cities. 

When leaving the car, nitrogen monoxide in the exhaust fumes reacts further with oxygen in the air to produce the brown gas which can be seen in the atmosphere over large cities. This gas is nitrogen dioxide. Balance the equation for the production of this gas.

Nitrogen monoxide+oxygennitrogen dioxide

NO+O2NO2
 

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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The operating temperature of a diesel engine is significantly higher than that of a petrol (gasoline) engine. Would you expect the level of NOx emissions from a diesel-powered vehicle to be greater or lower than from a petrol-powered vehicle? Give the reason for your answer.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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What attachment is fitted to modern cars to reduce the level of pollution by oxides of nitrogen?
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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The use of fossil fuels in industry and transport also produces carbon dioxide. What is the reasoning behind the slogan painted on these freight containers seen waiting to be loaded on to a freight train outside a major UK station? Outline the argument behind the slogan.

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