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Name one effect on plants and one on human caused by excess SO2 in the air.

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Name one effect on plants and one on human caused by excess SO2 in the air.

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Excess sulphur dioxide (SO2) in the air can cause chlorosis in plants, making their leaves lose their green colour. In humans, it can irritate the eyes and injure the respiratory tract, causing breathing problems.

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Chapter 16: Pollution - EXERCISE [Page 310]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 16 Pollution
EXERCISE | Q 6. | Page 310
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