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Which of the following are secondary pollutants formed in the atmosphere?
Which of the following are secondary pollutants formed in the atmosphere?
- Ozone (O3) formed from photochemical reactions of nitrogen oxides and VOCs (correct)
- Sulfates and nitrates aerosols formed from reactions of H2SO4 and HNO3 droplets with sources of Air Pollution
- H2SO4 and HNO3 droplets formed from SO2 and NO2 respectively
- Fly ash and carbon monoxide emitted directly from combustion sources
What is a primary pollutant that contributes to the formation of HNO3 in the atmosphere?
What is a primary pollutant that contributes to the formation of HNO3 in the atmosphere?
- H2S
- O3
- NO2 (correct)
- SO2
Which source directly emits H2S and SO2?
Which source directly emits H2S and SO2?
- Automobiles
- Metal-plating industries
- Thermal power plants (correct)
- Residential complexes
Which activity contributes to the formation of a mixture of oxides of carbon, fly ash, nitrogen, and sulfur?
Which activity contributes to the formation of a mixture of oxides of carbon, fly ash, nitrogen, and sulfur?
What are the industrial sources that contribute to the emission of oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur?
What are the industrial sources that contribute to the emission of oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur?