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Science > Key Stage 3 > Year 9

9G - Environmental Chemistry


pollution

Use the table below to help you study this unit.

 

Level 3

I know some of the causes of pollution.

Level 4

I can describe what happens because of acid rain / global warming and of other types of pollution.

I know it is important to monitor and control pollution. 

I know that rocks are weathered and can describe the effect of acid rain on rocks.

Level 5

I understand the importance of monitoring and controlling the effects of pollution.

Level 6

I can describe how acid rain is produced in terms of a chemical reaction between oxides and water.

I can write word equations to show how acid rain is produced.

I can describe how acid rain affects rocks, building materials and living things.

I can describe how air and water pollution are monitored and how they might be controlled.

I can distinguish between different environmental problems.

Level 7

I can describe a variety of environmental issues and explain the implications of these.

I understand that acid in the atmosphere causes weathering and corrosion in building materials and rocks. 

I can explain the effects of acid rain using chemical symbols and equations. 

I can describe the steps taken locally/nationally/globally to control pollution.