Precursors/Conditions
A free O molecule will bond with this to create ozone
What is O2?
O3 forms during this
What is during the afternoon?
The areas have more smog
What are urban areas?
Smog affects humans in these ways
What are respiratory irritants, worsened asthma, bronchitis, COPD, or irritates eyes?
NO2 break down into this
What is NO & O?
This peaks in the afternoon in sunlight
What is O3?
More smog is created during this time of day
What is daytime?
Smog limits this
What is photosynthesis?
Sunlight does
O3 drop during this
What is overnight?
This is why more smog is created during this time of day
What is because of sunlight leading to O3?
These are ways smog affects agriculture yields
What is less sunlight reaching crops and damage to plant stomata?
Becomes damaged when O3 forms
What is to plant stomata by limiting growth?
Morning commute causes high levels of this
What are high NO2 levels from car exhaust?
VOC emissions are common here
What are laundromats, plastic factories, or gas stations?
Smog affects workers in these way
What are dying/missing workers and loss of productivity?
VOCs are common components of these "smelly" sources
What is gasoline, formaldehyde, cleaning fluids, or oil-based paints?
Forms photochemical oxidants
What are VOCs (hydrocarbon) and NO?
This is a factor in increasing smog
What are VOCs?
This is a way smog affects the economy
What are increased healthcare costs?