Question

List the health hazards caused by burning of fuels

Answer 1

Burning of fuels leads to the release of harmful pollutants in the atmosphere.
This pollutants are harmful to health since they lead to:
a.Respiratory illness such as asthma and lung damage when inhaled.
b.Reduced ability of blood to bring oxygen to body cells and tissues.
c. Breathing problems and also eye, nose and throat irritation.

Answer 2

Burning Fossil fuels like coal, petroleum products and Natural gas leads to releasing of pollutants in air which leads to air pollution and effects in the following ways :

1.Incomplete combustion of coal gives carbon monoxide which is very poisonous and causes respiratory diseases for example Asthma.
2. The combustion of fossil fuels releases CO2 into atmosphere  is responsible for Global warming which results in melting of glaciers  causes floods leading to loss of life and property.
3. Burning Of fossil fuels releases Gases like SO2, CO2, NO2 which when mixes with water forms respective acids in atmospheres which may lead to acid rain and effects aquatic life and damage to monuments .
4. Lot of smoke from vehicles leads to respiratory diseases , pollutes the air.
5. Lack of oxygen and leads to breathing problems.
6. May cause irritation in eyes and nose due to pollutants in air.