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Definition of Air Pollution Examples of Pollutants and Their Sources The Effects of Air Pollution Steps to Stop and

Control Air Pollution Ways to Keep Air Clean

Introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment. Indoor air pollution and urban air quality are listed as two of the world's worst pollution problems in the 2008 Blacksmith Institute World's Worst Polluted Places report.
Pollutants that are pumped into our atmosphere and directly pollute the air are called primary pollutants. If primary pollutants undergo chemical reactions, the resulting compounds are called secondary pollutants. Example :Photochemical

*Definition of Air Pollution

Carbon Monoxide:-Motor vehicle exhaust, indoor sources include kerosene or wood burning stoves. refineries, manufacture of sulphuric acid and smelting of ores containing sulphur.

Sulfur Dioxide:-Coal-fired power plants, petroleum Nitrogen Dioxide:-Motor vehicles, electric utilities,
and other industrial, commercial, and residential sources that burn fuels.

*Examples of Pollutants
and Their Sources

Haze:-caused by the open burning of forests. Haze is caused when


sunlight encounters tiny pollution particles in the air. Haze obscures the clarity, colour, texture, and form of what we see.

Acid-Rain:-these acids are formed primarily by nitrogen and sulphur


oxides released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned. These acids fall to the Earth either as wet precipitation (rain, snow, or fog) or dry precipitation (gas and particulates). Some are carried by the wind. Acid rain damages trees ,causes soils and water bodies to acidify, making the water unsuitable for some fish and other wildlife. It also speeds the decay of buildings.
blood thinners.

Strokes:- due to thickening of the blood which does not respond to

*The Effects of Air Pollution

Do not allow open burning in residential


areas.

Advise farmers to reduce the use of


pesticides.

Ban nuclear tests through an


international agreement.

Fix catalytic converters to the exhaust pipes


of motor vehicles so that harmful exhaust gases can be converted to harmless substances.

Use unleaded petrol in motor vehicles. The chimneys of factories must be tall in

size so that the emissions must be released higher up in the environment.

*CONTROL.

*Catalytic Converters

*Join a carpool or vanpool to get to work or school. *Conserve energy - turn off appliances and lights
when you leave the room. frequently.

*Buy rechargeable batteries for devices used

*Ways to Keep Air Clean

*THE END
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