AIR POLLUTION & AIR QUALITY
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Air Pollution | Contamination of the atmosphere by introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources
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Primary pollutants | are put directly into the air
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Two types of primary pollutants | a. Natural- dust, salt, volcano ash, pollen
b. Human- carbon monoxide, smoke, chemicals
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Ozone | tiny particles or droplets that are mixed in with the air Example: smoke contains particulates (tiny part of burnt material)
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Smog | smoke and fog
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Point source pollution | pollution released from a single source
Example: smoke from factory agricultural waste
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Nonpoint source pollution | pollution from many different sources, hard to identify the origin
Example: smog, ozone
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Indoor pollution | common sources of indoor pollution include emissions from appliances, secondhand smoke, chloride and ammonia (from household cleaners), mold bacteria, carbon monoxide, radon, and formaldehyde (from carpet and furniture
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Acid Rain | rain that contains a high concentration of acids
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Acid Rain Continue | - Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxide from burning fossil fuels combine with water in the temperature
- Can change the nutrient content of the soil, is absorbed by and kills plants
- Can cause acid buildup in rivers and lakes that kills aquatic life
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Effects of air pollution on human health | a. Short term- (temporary)coughing, burning eyes, and sneezing
b. Long term- (Many years, lifetime?) lung cancer
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Air Quality | Standard for air quality are set by the EPA for levels of pollutants such as lead, ozone, and carbon monoxide. The EPA sets standards for each state and regulates/enforces these standards.
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Air Quality Index | The Air Quality Index provides the public with daily information about the quality of the air where they live. Air Temperature greatly affects the quality of air.
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List Several way that you can promote stewardship of air quality | busing and carpooling/lights/avoid pollution/smoke/use public transportation
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