4. The passage describes atmospheric pollution by gases. U…

4. The passage describes atmospheric pollution by gases. Use the following word bank to fill in the blanks:   toxic unconscious blood haemoglobin carbon monoxide acid fossil oxygen   The release of carbon dioxide comes from the burning of [1] fuels in power stations and in cars and other vehicles. This burning also releases sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide which dissolves in water in clouds to produce [2] rain. If the combustion of these fuels is not complete another gas called [3] is also released. This gas is very toxic and can combine with [4] in the blood. This prevents the delivery of oxygen around the body. Carbon monoxide causes drowsiness and affected people may fall [5] or even die. Carbon dioxide may also contribute to the increase in air temperature referred to as global warming. Gases that contribute to this are known as greenhouse gases.   (5)