What is NOx?
What does NOx stand for?
What is Nitrogen Oxides (NO and NO₂)
What are two major human activities that produce NOx?
Vehicle exhaust and fuel combustion
What are two environmental impacts caused by NOx?
Acid rain and photochemical smog
What two elements make up NOx?
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Besides human activity, what natural event can also produce NOx?
What health effects can NO₂ cause?
Respiratory problems and lung cancer
How many compounds are included in NOx, and what are two examples
Seven compounds, including nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)
What kinds of fuels are burned to create the high temperatures that form NOx?
Fossil fuels like gasoline and coal
Two ways the government or people can reduce emissions