SCIENCE FORM 1

Air Pollutions

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 1. Ozone is a gas formed from oxygen atoms. In the
Earth's atmosphere, ozone forms a layer, called the
ozone layer. The ozone layer is so important to the
Earth.

a. Why is the ozone layer important to the Earth?

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b. Name one substance that can cause the thinning of

the ozone layer.

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c. State the harmful effects of thinning of the ozone

layer.

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d. Suggest ways to prevent the destruction of the

ozone layer.

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2. Motor vehicles are one of the main sources of air

pollution.

a. State three pollutants produced by motor vehicles.

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b. Installing catalytic converters on vehicles can help to

reduce the air pollution caused by motor vehicles.
What is the function of catalytic converters?

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c. Suggest other ways to help clean the air from

pollutants in (a).

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 3. Form 1 Merah carried out a science activity. The
apparatus they used is shown in Figure above. Table
below lists the steps that were carried out.

a. What is the aim of this experiment?

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b. Suggest a hypothesis for this experiment.

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c. Complete the results in Table below

Apparatus A B C D

Observation Little Dust Little dust and

s dust and and particles

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 particles particles

4. In the table below, state the source of each pollutant.

Pollutant Source

Carbon dioxide

Sulphur dioxide

Carbon monoxide

Oxides of nitrogen

Chlorofluorocarbo
n (CFC)

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 5. In the city, domestic rubbish is collected by the
municipal authority. Figure above shows how the
rubbish is managed.

a. State three air pollutants released in Figure above.

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b. Is the activity shown similar to the situation that

causes the haze?

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c. How does the activity shown affect.

green plants: ………………………………………………

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human beings: ……………………………………………

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the air temperature : ……………………………………

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6. Identify the pollutants that will cause the following
effects.

Pollutant Harmful effect

Depletes the ozone layer

Causes greenhouse effect

Reduces oxygen in the body and

can cause death

Causes brain damage especially

among children

Causes acid rain and can be

damaging to the lungs

Causes acid rain and corrosion of

the respiratory passage

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7. The apparatus shown in Figure above was set up and
used in a science activity. Table shows the step that
were carried out.

a. What is the apparatus labelled P?

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b. What would you observe after 10 minutes?

Thermometer : ……………………………………………….

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Glass wool : ………………………………………………

Hydrogen carbonate indicator : …………………………

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c. What is the function of the filter pump?

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SCIENCE FORM 1

Air Pollutions

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Name :

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PREPARED BY :
MOHAMMAD HARUN BIN MOHD SALEH
B SC (HONS) USM, DIP EDU (KPLI) MTC