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Give two effects of each of the following air pollutants. [5 MARKS]

i. Carbon monoxide
ii. Sulphur dioxide
iii. Nitrogen oxides
iv. Ground level ozone
v. particulate matter

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Solution

Causes : 0.5 Mark each

i. Carbon monoxide -
a. Causes heart diseases
b. Reduces oxygen supply to organs

ii. Sulphur dioxide :
a. Contributes to formation of acid rain
b. Causes visual impairments

iii. Nitrogen oxides
a. Contributes to formation of acid rain
b. It is a respiratory irritant

iv. Ground-level ozone :
a. Causes asthma attacks, sore throat, etc.
b. Causes damage to plants and crops.

v. Particulate matter
a. Causes nervous and kidney problems
b. Increases chances of heart attack.

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