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The Atmosphere: Acid Rain and Air Pollution
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Why is even unpolluted rainwater slightly acidic?

  1. Carbon dioxide from the air dissolves in it to form a weak acid
  2. It contains dissolved nitrogen
  3. Sunlight breaks down water into acidic products
  4. Dust particles release acid as they fall
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✓ Answer: A — Carbon dioxide from the air dissolves in it to form a weak acid
Award 1 mark. Rain is only called acid rain when pollutant gases push the acidity well below this natural level.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is the purpose of a flue gas scrubber fitted to a power station chimney?

  1. To increase the height at which gases are released
  2. To remove sulfur dioxide from the waste gases before they leave the chimney
  3. To cool the gases so they rise more slowly
  4. To convert carbon dioxide into oxygen
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✓ Answer: B — To remove sulfur dioxide from the waste gases before they leave the chimney
Award 1 mark. The gas is usually absorbed by a spray of alkaline material such as crushed limestone.
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