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
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I think the answer is B. Thanks to whoever could help me! <3
Yes you are correct the answer would be B.
Of course it could be different depending on which school you go to.
Not always, although I think it should be.
Since you go to Connexus Academy the answer is B.
Thank you @Mrs. Jacup!
I go to Connexus Academy. Wouldn't the answer be the same for all schools?
To determine which type of pollution cannot be attributed to car and truck emissions, let's go through each option:
A) Acid rain: This type of pollution is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) reacting with water vapor in the air to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid. While car and truck emissions do release some sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, they are not the primary sources of these pollutants. Other sources such as power plants and industrial processes contribute significantly more to acid rain formation.
B) Sedimentation: Sedimentation refers to the process of deposits of solid particles settling out of a fluid. It is not typically associated with car and truck emissions. Sedimentation usually occurs in bodies of water, such as rivers and lakes, due to natural erosion processes or human activities like construction and agriculture.
C) Ozone: Ozone is a gas that occurs naturally in the Earth's atmosphere but can also be formed through chemical reactions involving pollutants. Ground-level ozone, also known as smog, is primarily formed through a complex set of photochemical reactions involving nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight. While car and truck emissions do contribute to the formation of ozone precursors, they are not the sole sources.
D) Photochemical smog: Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution that results from the interaction of sunlight with various pollutants, including nitrogen oxides and VOCs. These pollutants are emitted from multiple sources, including cars, trucks, industrial processes, and power plants. However, car and truck emissions are significant contributors to photochemical smog.
Based on the explanations above, the correct answer is B) Sedimentation. Car and truck emissions are not the primary cause of sedimentation.