Effects of High SO2 Concentrations

Formation of other sulfur oxides, contribution to particulate matter pollution, harm to trees and plants, acid rain, reduction of visibility

By penetrating deeply into the lungs, causing health problems

Reduction of foliage and decreased growth

<p>Reduction of visibility (haze) in parts of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Burning fossil fuels by power plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formation of other sulfur oxides (SOx) and various environmental effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By penetrating deeply into the lungs, causing health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing foliage and decreasing growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contribution to acid rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fine particles that reduce visibility (haze)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National air quality standards for SO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People with asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>People's exposures to all gaseous SOx and may reduce the formation of particulate sulfur pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning fossil fuels by power plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In areas where air quality does not meet EPA standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making breathing difficult and harming the respiratory system</p> Signup and view all the answers