Global warming
What is the primary gas causing global warming
Carbon Dixoxide
Which gas is the primary component of the atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What air pollution is the deadliest ( causes the most deaths)
Cigarette smoke
What is the pH level of acid rain?
pH of 5.5 or Lower.
what does ozone in the atmosphere protect the earth from?
UV rays of light
what happends when greenhouse gas amounts increase
Global warming (increase in Earth's temperature)
What are two types of air pollution that is caused naturally?
1. Air pollen
2. Volcanic eruptions
3. forest fires
4. sand/dust
List Two diseases cigarette smoke cause
2. cause emphysema
What is thermal Inversion
Smoke and fog trapped between warm & cool air layers.
Ozone close to the ground - Bad
What are two causes of increased CO2 in the temperature)
1. increase use of fossil fuels
2.Fewer plants absorbing CO2
When did air pollution problems begin?
Industrial revolution of 1800s
what are three sources of indoor air pollution effecting humans?
1. Cigarette smoke
2.Molds
3. Carbon Monoxide poisoning
4. Radon Gas
what can be added to acidic soil or water neutralize acidity ?
Powdered lime
What are effects of UV light
1. sunburn
2. skin cancer
What are four effects of global warming?
1. Earth's temperature rising
2.Ice in the polar caps melt
3. Sea levels rising
4. Saltwater contaminating fresh water
Why is air pollution considered a global problem?
Air pollution doesn't stay in one place
What are three diseases caused by air pollution
1. Chronic Bronchitis
2. Asthma
3.Emphysema
4. Lung cancer
What are two affects of acid rain on plants?
1. Kills leaves/plants
2. prevents sprouting of seeds
what does CFC stand for
ChloroFlurocarbon
Why is the greenhouse effect so pronounced on venus
There are no plants to absord the CO2
what are particulates?
What does VOC mean?
Volatile organic Compounds
what are two ways acid rain affect humans?
1. Car paint
2. steel on homes
3. Tires on cars
what are CFC's
used in constructing and aerosol cans