Give one harmful effects of each of the following air pollutants.
i. Carbon monooxide
ii. Sulphur dioxide
iii. Nitrogen oxides [3 marks]

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Solution

i. Carbon monoxide: Reduces oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
[1 mark]

ii. Sulphur dioxide: Headaches and vomiting.
[1 mark]

iii. Nitrogen oxides: Irritation in mucus membrane.
[1 mark]

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