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Methods of reducing NO3 from road vehicles
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Catalytic converters e.g. catalyst of Rhodium with a chemical separation of oxygen and nitrogen with an end product of both. Lean burn engine, air: fuel ratio |
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Methods of reducing emissions of suspend particle matter |
Increased air supply Electrostatic precipitator Cyclone separator Filters Scrubbers |
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Features that encourage temperature inversions
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Valleys- cold air drops down the sides Low wind speeds Less cloud cover Easy heat loss at night |
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What are photochemical smogs made up of?
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Oxides of nitrogen (NO3) Unburnt hydrocarbons Ozone gas (O3) PANS |
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How can acid rain harm plants?
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denatures enzymes and proteins damages root and leaf tissue inhibits growths causes nutrients leaching and reduced growth increases mobility of toxic ions in the soil |
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