Effects of High SO2 Concentrations
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Effects of High SO2 Concentrations

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What environmental effects can be caused by high concentrations of SO2 in the air?

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

How do small particles formed from SOx contribute to pollution?

By penetrating deeply into the lungs, causing health problems

What are the environmental impacts of gaseous SOx on trees and plants?

Reduction of foliage and decreased growth

What are the effects of SO2 and other sulfur oxides on visibility?

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

What is the primary component of concern in EPA's national ambient air quality standards for SOx?

<p>SO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest source of SO2 emissions?

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

What environmental impacts can high concentrations of SO2 in the air have?

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

How do small particles formed from SOx contribute to pollution?

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

What are the environmental impacts of gaseous SOx on trees and plants?

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

What is one of the environmental effects of SO2 and other sulfur oxides?

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

What do SO2 and other sulfur oxides form that reduces visibility?

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

What do EPA's national and regional rules aim to help state and local governments meet?

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

Who is sensitive to the harmful effects of SO2, particularly children?

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

What is the primary component of concern in EPA's national ambient air quality standards for SOx?

<p>SO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can control measures that reduce SO2 generally reduce?

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

What is the largest source of SO2 emissions?

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

How do state, local, and tribal governments develop plans to reduce the amount of SO2 in the air?

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

What is one of the harmful effects of high levels of gaseous SOx on the respiratory system?

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

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