VILLANUEVA, KRISTINE GRACE G.

BSED 1-A4

PRE-ACTIVITY 5
Review all your activities and enumerate things/substances that may contribute to atmospheric pollution.

Vehicle emissions- Different types of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are emitted by our
vehicles. Emissions are influenced by the engine's operation, particularly the fuel type and emission
temperature. These contaminate the air, particularly in urban areas. Pollutants in vehicle or lawn equipment
engine emissions damage lung tissue and can cause or exacerbate respiratory diseases. Commercial vehicles
are a significant source of pollution, emitting large amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other
pollutants. Transportation accounted for nearly a quarter of the carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides emitted
into the atmosphere, as well as more than half of the hydrocarbons. Poor air quality alleviates respiratory
illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis, raises the risk of life-threatening conditions such as cancer, and costs
our health-care system a lot of money.

Fuel oils and Natural Gas to Heat Homes, burning wood for cooking- Natural gas combustion produces
less sulfur, mercury, and particulates than other fossil fuels, making it a cleaner alternative. Natural gas emits
50 to 60% less carbon dioxide than coal (CO2). These gases contribute to climate change, which could result
in potentially catastrophic temperature increases. Coal combustion emits pollutants such as sulfur dioxide,
nitrogen oxides (NOx), and mercury, which cause acid rain. Mining can also be extremely harmful to the
environment, as it frequently results in the destruction of vegetation and topsoil. Furthermore, when oil is
burned, fine particulates are released, which can cause serious respiratory issues.

Agricultural Activities, Spraying of Pesticides- Ammonia (NH3), which enters the air as a gas from heavily
fertilized fields and livestock waste, is the most common source of agricultural air pollution. It blows into cities
and reacts with nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from traffic and industry. Aldehydes,
hydrocarbons, organic acids, ozone, peroxyacetyl nitrates, pesticides, and radionuclides have all been
released into the air as a result of a mix of pollutants from various sources, including agriculture. Depending on
concentration, geography, and weather conditions, these pollutants have varying effects on food, fiber, forage,
and forest crops. Damage to crops by air pollution, of course, brings economic loss as well. Pesticides, odors,
smoke, dust, allergenic pollens, and trash are all examples of agricultural technology's contribution to air
pollution. Air quality can be significantly harmed by improper land use and treatment. Wind erosion is
exacerbated by practices that strip the soil of plant growth or crop residues for long periods of time, especially
in dry-farming areas.

Burning of Non-Biodegradable Wastes- - It is harmful to the environment to burn prohibited materials such
as garbage, plastic, and painted or treated wood because these materials release pollution into the air.
Humans and animals can inhale polluted air, which is then deposited in the soil, surface water, and on plants.
Burning plastics produces and releases some of the most dangerous chemicals, such as dioxins, which are
waste products formed when chlorine-containing products are burned. Although certain types of plastic (like
polyethylene or polypropylene) do not contain chlorine, other materials attached to or burned with the plastic
could be a source of chlorine. Plastic that isn't burned ends up as litter on the ground and in lakes and rivers.
When waste material is burned, such as wood and leaves, smoke is produced, which contains vapors and
particulate matter (solid and liquid droplets suspended in the air). Smoke pollution can have a negative impact
on human health. These air pollutants can irritate the eyes and nose, breathing difficulties, coughing, and
headaches in people who are exposed to them. Trash burning can result in long-term health issues. Heavy
metals and toxic chemicals, such as dioxin, are released when plastic and treated wood are burned.