Which of the following types of pollution cannot be attributed to car and truck emissions?
A Acid rain
B Sedimentation
C Ozone
D Photochemical smog
I'm not too sure what the answer is but if I think about it maybe B?
Thanks to anyone who could help! <3
B. Sedimentation is like ground and all that stuff. Truck/car emissions do not affect that
To determine which type of pollution cannot be attributed to car and truck emissions, let's analyze each option:
A) Acid rain: Acid rain is primarily caused by the emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of fossil fuels. Since cars and trucks contribute to the release of these pollutants, acid rain can be attributed to their emissions.
B) Sedimentation: Sedimentation refers to the process of deposition of solid particles in water bodies. It is typically caused by erosion, soil runoff, or construction activities. While vehicles can indirectly contribute to sedimentation by stirring up dust and soil, it is not directly caused by car and truck emissions. Therefore, B is the correct answer.
C) Ozone: Ozone in the lower atmosphere (troposphere) is a pollutant and is primarily formed as a result of chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight. Car and truck emissions release NOx and VOCs, which can react to form ozone. Hence, ozone pollution in the troposphere can be attributed to their emissions.
D) Photochemical smog: Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution that results from the interaction between sunlight and emissions containing nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). As mentioned earlier, car and truck emissions release NOx and VOCs, which contribute to the formation of photochemical smog. Therefore, it can be attributed to their emissions.
Taking all the factors into consideration, the correct answer is B) Sedimentation, as it is not directly caused by car and truck emissions.