Types of air pollutants
What is particulate Matter
Tiny particles that can enter the lungs and cause health problems
What is the primary human activity that causes air pollution
Burning fossil fuels
What is a short-term health effect of air pollution
Irritation of eyes, nose, and throat
What environmental phenomenon is caused by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides mixing with water in the atmosphere
Acid Rain
What act regulates air pollution in the U.S.
The clean Air Act
Which air pollutant is a harmful gas formed at ground level and contributes to smog
ground-level ozone
Name one natural cause of air pollution
Wildfires or volcanic eruptions
Which respiratory condition can worsen due to air pollution
Asthma
What greenhouse gas contributes to global warming and comes from burning fossil fuels
Carbon dioxide
What is one renewable energy source that reduces air pollution
Solar or wing energy
Name one pollutant that comes from burning coal
Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen oxides
What agricultural activity releases methane into the air.
Raising livestock
What long-term health issue can air pollution cause
Heart disease
How does air pollution affect wildlife
It damages habitats and food sources
What can individuals do to reduce car emissions
Carpool, use public transport, drive electric vehicles
What pollutant is produced by vehicles and can be deadly in high concentrations
Carbon monoxide.
What type of vehicle emissions contribute to air pollution
Nitrogen oxide (NOx)
Who is most vulnerable to the effects of air pollution
Children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing conditions
What happens to glaciers as global warming worsens
They melt, causing sea levels to rise
Why is recycling good for burning waste and energy consumption
It reduces the need for burning waste and energy consumption
What are the two sizes of particulate matter measured in air pollution studies
PM2.5 and PM 10.
What type of power plants are a major source of sulfur dioxide
Coal power plants
How does particulate matter harm the human body?
It enters the lung and bloodstream able to cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems
What air pollutant is responsible for smog in cities
Ground-level ozone
What devices in vehicles help reduce emissions
Catalytic converter