Effects on Environment
Some scientists believe that releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is one of the causes of _____________.
Global warming
After researching the cities with the worst air quality, Montreal was ranked _____ place.
10th place
What is a pollutant?
The actual gas or substance that causes air pollution.
Name one of the ways that humans cause the most air pollution.
By burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gasses).
Name two diseases that can be caused by air pollution.
lung cancer, heart disease and respiratory infections.
Acid rain can damage ________ and kill _________.
It can damage FORESTS and kill FISH.
Which color is considered to be unhealthy air?
red
Sulfur dioxide is one of the more dangerous pollutants. How can it be generated?
By burning goal or oil.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
When is Earth Day?
April 22
What is the name of the odorless gass produced by cars?
Carbon monoxide
How is the ozone layer getting damaged? (which gas is affecting it?)
Damaged from air pollution such as methane gas.
Name two colors considered to have "good" or "moderate" air.
green and yellow
Sulfur dioxide can cause acid rain, which is linked to which respiratory illness?
asthma
True or False. Human activity is not a major cause of air pollution.
FALSE.
True or False: Air pollution affects your breathing AND causes eyes to burn.
TRUE.
How does the ozone layer help protect humans?
Describe the circumstances of the air quality index of ORANGE.
air is unhealthy for sensitive people like the elderly, children, and those living with lung diseases.
Which pollutant is released by humans?
CO2 (carbon dioxide)
Some sources of air pollution come from nature. List three.
eruptions of volcanoes, dust storms and forest fires.
What was the name of the thick smog formed in London during the late 1800s?
London Fog or the Pea Soup Fog
What kind of gas is associated with "Acid Rain"?
Which color is considered HAZARDOUS air?
maroon
Chlorofluorocarbons. Refrigerators and spray cans.
The biggest single air polluter is ___________.
road transport such as cars
While driving, what can one do to help the air pollution? List two
use the carpool lane AND/OR buy an electric car.