Question

The pollutants released from oil refineries cause:

• A. Permanent lung damage and other respiratory problems
• B. Acid rain
• C. Reduces visibility
• D. Ozone layer depletion

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

Permanent lung damage and other respiratory problems

B

Acid rain

• In an oil refinery, the pollutants are oxides of sulphur and nitrogen which are released to the atmosphere.
• These oxides are very harmful which cause acid rain and many serious health problems such as permanent lung damage and other respiratory problems.
• The smoke produced may combine with fog in the air to form smog which can reduce visibility.