Pollution Caused by Burning of Coal


 
 
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Pollution Caused by Burning of Coal

The term " pollution" refers to any substance that negatively impacts the environment or organisms that live within the affected environment. One of the major cause of air pollution is the release of harmful gases by burning fossil fuels like coal. Gases that are emitted by coal combustion are Sulfur dioxide(SO_2),Nitrogen oxide(NO_2), Carbon dioxide(CO_2), Particulates etc.

Effect of gases released by burning of coal :-

Sulfur dioxide :- It contributes to acid rain and respiratory illness.
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Question : 1

How does carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas, emitted by automobiles, prevent transport of oxygen into the body tissues?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Fly ash obtained from the burning of coal is used to make ____________--_____

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

Right Option : A
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