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How lichens indicate pollution?
lichens are sensitive to sulfur dioxide, they are biological indicators. The cleaner the air the more lichens will grow. Therefore if there are houses right by a road, if you look on the roof there would be less lichens as there would be more sulfur dioxide in the air because of pollution. Hope this helps By Troy Flynn
What pollutants are released from fossil fuel combustion?
Fossil fuel combustion releases pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These pollutants contribute to air pollution, smog formation, acid rain, and climate change.
Why are lichens easily affected by pollution?
Lichens are sensitive to pollution because they obtain nutrients directly from the air, water, and surfaces they grow on. Pollution, such as sulfur dioxide and heavy metals, can be absorbed by lichens and disrupt their ability to photosynthesize and thrive. This makes them good bioindicators for environmental health.
What do factories produce in the air?
they pollute the air, make the world warmer (greenhouse effect), and destroy the ozone sorry... i just watched a bill nye video on that exact subject but i kinda forgot...
Four environmental pollutio and its pollutants?
Biological Decomposition of Environmental Pollutants-Biodegradable Pollutants such as plastic bags. Some of the most notable air pollutants are sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and airborne particles, with radioactive pollutants probably among the most destructive ones (specifically when produced by nuclear explosions). Our Air Pollutants article provides a clear overview of sources and effects of these air pollutants. Water pollutants include insecticides and herbicides, food processing waste, pollutants from livestock operations, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, chemical waste and others. Some soil pollutants are: hydrocarbons, solvents and heavy metals.
What gas are lichens sensitive to?
Lichens are sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. These pollutants can harm lichens by disrupting their ability to photosynthesize and absorb nutrients. This sensitivity makes lichens useful bioindicators of air quality.
What pollutants are pollutants in the air because of human activity?
the answer to this question is pretty simple and it primary pollutants
Why are nitrogen dioxide and acid rain called secondary pollutants?
Because they are only caused or formed by pollutants that existed before.
What pollutants are parts of auto emissions?
Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, tar, and many other pollutants.
What gas is deadly to lichens?
Sulfur dioxide is deadly to lichens. It is a common air pollutant that can harm lichens by disrupting their metabolic processes and causing tissue damage.
Lichens can be used to estimate levels of pollution from?
Sulfur dioxide
What pollutants is a brown gas nitrogen dioxide sulfur dioxide carbon dioxide nitric dioxide?
Nitrogen Dioxide
How can you protect yourself from pollutants like carbon dioxide?
tree planting because when we inhale we got oxygen and when we exhale we produces carbon dioxide which the plants needed.
How do scientists use lichens as detectors?
Lichens lack an outer impermeable layer that would protect them from pollutants. Various species find it impossible to live in regions with high concentrations of sulphur dioxide or heavy metals. Others actually favour high concentrations of nitrogen in the form of ammonia. Therefore, by looking for the presence of lichens in ecosystems scientists can try to understand which pollutants might be present. They might, for example, expect to find a certain lichen in combination with certain rocks, climate patterns and other plants. If the lichen really was there in the ecosystem then the scientists could conclude that the system was free of a certain pollutant.
What are Pollutants released by the burning of coal?
The burning of coal releases pollutants such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. These pollutants contribute to air pollution, acid rain, and climate change.
What pollutants form rain?
sulphur dioxide =D
Are all pollutants man made?
No, pollutants can be natural. Volcanoes often emit sulfur dioxide for instance.
