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Thermal Inversions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Thermal Inversion | When the air above is warmer that the air below, trapping the colder air and pollution |
| Ozone | NO2+VOCs+Sunlight |
| Secondary Pollutant | Pollutant created from a reaction of pollutants and sunlight in the air |
| Density | How tightly compact a substance is |
| Geography | The study of the physical features of Earth (Mountains, lakes, rivers, etc.) |
| Short term air pollution health effects | pneumonia, bronchitis, nose & throat irritation, headaches, and nausea |
| Long term air pollution health effects | heart disease, lung cancer, respiratory disease, brain damage, and kidney damage |
| Scatter Plot | A plot that uses points on two axes to showcase data |