Any visible or invisible particle

or gas found in the air that is

not part of the original, normal
composition.

Natural: forest fires, pollen,

dust storm

Unnatural: man-made; coal,

wood and other fuels used in
cars, homes, and factories
for energy

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Carbon Monoxide
colorless, odorless
produced when carbon does
not burn in fossil fuels
present in car exhaust
deprives body of O2 causing
headaches, fatigue, and
impaired vision

Sulfur Dioxide
produced when coal and
fuel oil are burned
present in power plant
exhaust
narrows the airway,
causing wheezing and
shortness of breath,
especially in those with
asthma

Nitrogen Dioxide
reddish, brown gas
produced when nitric
oxide combines with
oxygen in the
atmosphere
present in car
exhaust and power
plants
affects lungs and
causes wheezing;

Particulate Matter
particles of different sizes
and structures that are
released into the atmosphere
present in many sources
including fossil fuels, dust,
smoke, fog, etc.
can build up in respiratory
system
aggravates heart and lung
disease; increases risk of

Combination of gases with water

vapor and dust
Combination of words smoke
and fog
Forms when heat and
sunlight react with gases
(photochemical smog)
Occurs often with heavy
traffic, high temperatures,
and calm winds

Limits visibility
Decreases UV radiation
Causes respiratory problems
and bronchial related deaths

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a gradual increase
in the overall
temperature of the
earth's atmosphere
generally attributed
to the greenhouse
effect caused by
increased levels of

Ozone Protects
earth from UV
radiation

Sulfur dioxide and

nitrogen dioxide
emissions react with
water vapor in the
atmosphere and
form acids that
return to the surface
as rain

Ride your bike

Tell your friends and family about
pollution
Make sure your parents get
pollution checks on their cars
Ride the school bus

Learn more; stay up to date

Join a group to stop pollution
Encourage your parents to
carpool to work
Switch off lights, fan, heat,
etc. when you leave the room