Question

Ozone is harmful to plants and trees and causes very heavy crop losses each year.

(a) True

(b) False

I have been asked this question in unit test.

This interesting question is from Hydrocarbon Emissions topic in portion Engine Emissions and their Control of IC Engine

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(a) True

Ozone (O₃) at ground level is a harmful air pollutant. It is a significant component of smog and can cause various health issues in humans. Additionally, ozone has detrimental effects on plants and crops. It can interfere with the process of photosynthesis, stunt growth, and reduce crop yields. High levels of ozone exposure lead to visible damage to leaves, resulting in heavy crop losses annually.