Which sector is the largest contributor to sulphur emissions?
a. Energy
b. Transport c. Agriculture d. Forestry
Nitrogen deposition is more localised than sulphur deposition. True or false?
a. True
b. False
Sweden has been badly affected by acid rain. How many lakes have increased acidity in this country?
a. 140 b. 1,400
c. 14,000
d. 140,000
Trees are often badly affected by acid rain. In Europe, what percentage of trees has been affected?
a. 5 b. 10
c. 25
d. 35
There is expected to be a growth in emissions of nitrogen oxides in Central and Eastern Europe due to growth in transport and traffic. True or false?
a. True
b. False
n Europe, the largest emitter of nitrogen oxides and ammonia is:
a. Germany
b. Russia
c. Ukraine d. The United Kingdom
The largest emitter of sulphur dioxide in Europe is:
a. France
b. Germany
c. Poland d. Russia
In Europe, sulphur emissions come predominantly from the Scandinavian countries. True or false?
a. True
b. False
What has caused the decline of coniferous forests in mountainous areas in the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and Slovakia?
a. Soil acidification b. High concentrations of ozone c. High concentrations of sulphur dioxide
d. All of the above
A high level of acidity in the soil results in a higher concentration of certain metals that are harmful to the microorganisms that break down organic waste. True or false?
a. True
b. False
The application of which of the following practices does not cause any acidification?
a. Promotion of energy saving technologies b. Rational use and careful storage of fertilisers
c. Greater use of bicycles
d. All of the above
Which of the following measures could reduce car emissions?
a. Promoting and developing electric and hybrid vehicles b. Removing all sulphur from fuel before use c. Installing catalytic converters on motor vehicles
