Question 190 of 785 in Organic Chemistry

The origin of crude oil

1 mark · Easy

Name one environmental problem caused by burning hydrocarbons from crude oil.

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Air pollution

Also accept: Acid rain; Global warming; Air pollution; Climate change

Common mistakes: Water pollution

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B1 · 1 mark · Names one valid environmental problem caused by burning hydrocarbons (e.g., air pollution, acid rain, global warming)

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Burning hydrocarbons causes air pollution.

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