AIR POLLUTION

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Air pollution

Occurs when there are pollutants in the air Pollutants are harmful substances that are added to the air Air pollutants include harmful solid particles and poisonous gases in the air.These harmful substances are produced by human activities It will effect the quality of air and 5/9/12 threaten the health of living things

Examples and sources of air Air pollutants sources pollutants

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Solid particles(suspended in the Open burning, forest fire ,factories, air) deforestion Such as metallic particles, asbestos, soot, dust and smoke Cigarette smoke

2. Nicotine, tar, tobacco and carcinogenic substance

3. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide Combustion of fuel from factories, and hydrocarbon vehicles and power stations 4. Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide 5. Residue of pesticides 6. Radioactive rays 7. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) 8. Lead 5/9/12 Combustion of substances containing sulphur and nitrogen, such as polymers and plastics Agricultural activities Radioactive waste discarded by nuclear power stations Air conditioners, refrigerator and aerosol spray Combustion of paint,leaded petrol

EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION ON HUMAN BEINGS AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS

Air pollutions Effects

Smoke and soot Haze,eye irritation and breathing From cigarettes, motor vehicles, difficulties burning rubbish, fossil fuel burning and forest fire Dust Carbon monoxide Oxides of nitrogen Sulphur dioxide Cough& athma,lung cancer Death,brain damage,Tiredness,headache Acid rain Kills plants, kills aquatic life,damages marble, limestone,damage metals and damage lung cells Atmosphere cannot filter harmful ultraviolet light,damage ozone layer Recards childrens mental

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) 5/9/12 Lead