Vocabulary
What is "Smog"
fog mixed with smoke or other pollution that hangs in the air
Why did the author include information about Brain Bone in the article?
Brian lived through the smog and lived with its effect afterwards.
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The Killer Smog of 1952 was consider one of the deadliest disasters in history.
The Killer Smog of 1952 was considered one of the deadliest disasters in history.
What was the Killer Smog of 1952?
It was five days of severe air pollution in England in December 1952. The Smog caused a great many deaths due to lung damage.
What was the boy's dog's name?
Tarzan
What is "Environmental"
having to do with the natural world
Why was Smog considered "just a part of life" in the 1950's?
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Fog is harmless, ____ smog can cause lug damage.
Fog is harmless, but smog can cause lug damage.
What were two causes of air pollution in the 1800s?
Burning coal in homes and factories, as well as exhaust (burning fossil fuel) from cars.
The Killer Smog
What is "Wheeze"
to breathe loudly and with difficulty
Why was the smog so bad on December 5, 1952
Because the weather was very cold, so more people were burning coal to stay warm, and there was no wind to clear away the dirty air.
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Most people think nothing could have been done to make the air cleaner. Coal was the cheapest way to heat a home, and it was all most people could afforded.
Most people thought nothing could have been done to make the air cleaner. Coal was the cheapest way to heat a home, and it was all most people could afford.
Why is smog dangerous?
because it makes the air poisonous to breath.
Name two ways to help keep our air clean.
Turn off lights - use less electricity
Plant trees - planting trees and other plants absorb harmful gases
Use alternative transportation - such as bikes or walking (also sharing a car).
What is "Microscopic"
extremely small; able to be seen only through a microscope
Why couldn't Brian Bone celebrate when his lost dog came home?
Because he was sick in bed with a burning painful cough from inhaling the smog.
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the government in England
over the next four years
passed a new law to make air cleaner
Over the next four years, the government in England passed a new law to make air cleaner.
Why did the author include information on Brian Bone in the article?
because Brian lived through the smog and lived with its effects afterward, and therefore was able to share his first-hand experience.
If you were mayor of a town, how would you keep the air clean?
any related solution
What is "Particulates"
extremely small pieces of a substance, especially one that causes pollution
After the day of "The Deadly Smog" why did governments move factories outside of the city?
Do help reduce city air pollution.
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in 1970
to help cut down pollution
the U.S. put the Clean Air Act into effect
In 1970 the U.S. put the Clean Air Act into effect to help cut down pollution.
How did the Killer Smog of 1952 change the way people thought about air pollution?
It made people realize that they have to be proactive in making positive changes in order to maintain clean air. It also caused them to realize how important clean air is and how dangerous air pollution can be.
What is fog?
Microscopic drops of water trapped in the air. It is harmless.