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Respiratory problem — AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy Definition | GradeGen

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Respiratory problem

GCSE Combined Science · key term

Respiratory problem

Definition

A health problem affecting the airways or lungs and making breathing more difficult.

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AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy · 8464

Specification 5.9.3.2 · Paper 4

Both cause respiratory problems: problems affecting the airways or lungs.
Revise: Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants

AQA Combined Science Trilogy past papers

Exam tips

1
Link each named pollutant to its specific effect: carbon monoxide causes poisoning; sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen cause respiratory problems and acid rain; particulates cause health problems and global dimming.
2
Distinguish breathing in acid-rain-producing pollutants from contact with acid rain: the airborne pollutants cause respiratory problems.

Related key terms

Acid rain
Carbon monoxide
Global dimming
Oxides of nitrogen
Particulate

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