Air

Pollution
Group Members
Jenifer Pervaiz
Nadia
Asma
Bushra Riaz
Maria Bilal
Pollution

Pollution Any
substance introduced
into the environment
that adversely affects
the usefulness of a
resource
Air Pollution
Air pollution refers to
the release of
pollutants into the air
that are detrimental
to human health and
the planet as a whole
 Types of Air pollution
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION OUTDOOR AIR POLLUTION
It is the degradation of indoor It is also known as ambient
air quality by harmful air pollution which include the
chemicals and other materials release of chemicals and
particulates into the
atmosphere.
Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution
Primary and Secondary Pollutants

Outdoor air pollution is further divides into :

1- primary pollutants (The pollutants that directly causes air pollution are known as
primary pollutants)

2- Secondary pollutants (These pollutants are formed by the intermingling and reaction of
primary pollutants)
Sources of Pollution
(a)_Man Made Sources :
1.Agricultural activities
.livestock farming.
Pesticides
2.Deforestation .
Forest fire
3 residential activities
Transportation
Military sources
Deforestation
Transportation
Industrial processes
Military sources
Agricultural activities
Household activities
Natural source of Pollution
Primary Pollutants

Primary pollutants are substances that are directly released into the atmosphere from sources
such as:

Human activities: Transportation, industrial processes, power generation, and residential

combustion are all major sources of primary pollutants.

Natural sources: Volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and dust storms are examples of natural sources
of primary pollutants.
Volcanic
Activity
Volcanic activity can contribute
to air pollution through the

release of various gases. The

primary components of
volcanic

emissions that can impact air

quality include:
Sulfur dioxide (SO2): SO2 is a major contributor to acid rain, which can harm
vegetation, soil, and aquatic life. It can also irritate the respiratory system, causing
coughing, wheezing, and other symptoms.

Carbon dioxide (CO2): CO2 is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global

warming. While individual volcanic eruptions have a relatively small impact on CO2
levels, prolonged periods of volcanic activity can have a more significant effect.
Hydrogen chloride (HCl): HCl can form corrosive acidic aerosols that can
damage vegetation and irritate the eyes and respiratory system.

Radon (Rn): Radon is a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Volcanic
eruptions can release significant amounts of radon, especially from areas with high
uranium concentrations.
Carbon monoxide (CO) :Is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can be
harmful to human health. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-based
fuels, such as gasoline, coal, and natural gas. Volcanic eruptions can also release CO
into the atmosphere.

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S): H2S is a toxic gas that can cause respiratory problems
and neurological symptoms.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of organic (carbon-containing)
chemicals that easily evaporate into the air at room temperature.

vegetation is often seen as a purifier of air, it can also be a source of air pollution. This
is because plants emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are gases that can react
with other pollutants to form harmful ground-level ozone Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
emitted by vegetation can react with nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide SO2) to form
a variety of secondary organic aerosols (SOAs)
Secondary pollutants
photochemical smog.
Ground level ozone (O3)
Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN)
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
photochemical smog
Ground level ozone (O3)
Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN)
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
Impacts of Air Pollution on Environment
Acid Rain
Haze
Effects on Wildlife
Ozone Depletion
Crop and Forest Damage
Global Climate Change
Acid Rain
Haze
Effects on Wildlife
Ozone Depletion
Crops and Forest Damage
Global Climate Change