ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Name of Learner: ______________________ Grade Level: 7

Section: ______________________________ Date: _____________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Air Pollution
Background Information for the Learners:
Air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air. Car emissions,
chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and mold spores may be suspended as particles. Air
pollution can harm us when it accumulates in the air in high enough concentrations. People
exposed to high enough levels of certain air pollutants may experience:
 Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat
 Wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and breathing difficulties
 Worsening of existing lung and heart problems, such as asthma
 Increased risk of heart attack
In addition, long-term exposure to air pollution can cause cancer and damage to the
immune, neurological, reproductive, and respiratory systems. In extreme cases, it can
even cause death. Air pollution is a problem for all of us. However, some groups of people
are especially sensitive to common air pollutants such as particulates and ground-level ozone.
Sensitive populations include children, older adults, people who are active outdoors,
and people with heart or lung diseases, such as asthma. If you are sensitive to air
pollution, you need to be aware of steps you can take to protect your health.

Learning Objectives:

 Define air pollution,

 Describe the types and sources of air pollution,
 Analyze the effects of air pollution, and
 Appreciate ways to control air pollution.

NOTE: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

 Activity 1:
Major Classes of Air Pollutants
Directions: Search for the 6 major classes of air pollutants. Use the clues below.

 Thousands of different solid or liquid particles suspended in air.

 Gases produced by the chemical interactions between atmospheric nitrogen and
oxygen at high temperature.
 Examples include gases like carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
 Gases produced by the chemical interactions between sulfur and oxygen.
 Diverse group of organic compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon.
 It has two classifications: Tropospheric and Stratospheric.

NOTE: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

 Activity 2:
Sources of outdoor Air Pollution
Directions: Complete the pie graph using the data presented below.

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS

INDUCTRIAL PROCESSES

FUEL COMBUSTION
(EXCEPT IN VEHICLES)

57%
10%
12%
21%

Activity 3:
Facts About Air Pollution
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.
1. Children who live in high ozone areas are more likely to develop asthma.
2. Acid deposition declines aquatic animal populations resulting to thin-shelled eggs that
prevent bird reproduction.
3. Air quality improved rapidly in developing countries.
4. Chemicals added to the atmosphere by natural events or human activities in high enough
concentrations to be harmful results to air pollution.
5. Air Quality Index indicates whether pollutant levels in air may cause health concerns.
6. Secondary Air Pollutants are harmful substances that are emitted directly into the
atmosphere.
7. Particulate Materials are dangerous because it may contain materials with toxic or
carcinogenic effects.
8. Sulfur oxides causes acid precipitation.
9. Tropospheric ozone is an essential component that screens out UV radiation in the upper
atmosphere.
10. Asbestos can cause cancer.

NOTE: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

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References:
https://www.mass.gov /health-and-env-effects-air-pollutions
https://medlineplus.gov/airpollution.html

NOTE: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.

ANWER KEY:

Activity #1: Major Classes of Air Pollutants

Activity #3: Facts About Air Pollution

1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. FALSE
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. FALSE
10. TRUE

Activity #2: Sources of outdoor Air Pollution

21%

TRANSPORTATION
MISCELLANEOUS
INDUCTRIAL PROCESSES
12% FUEL COMBUSTION
57%
(EXCEPT IN VEHICLES)

10%

Prepared by:

EDGAR A. SADDUL

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 Tuguegarao City Science High School

NOTE: Practice Personal Hygiene protocols at all times.