Combined Science GCSE
Atmospheric pollution from combustion
What Atmospheric pollution from combustion means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Atmospheric pollution from combustion
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Increased levels of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulates in the air arise mainly from burning fossil fuels in power stations, factories and vehicles.
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