SMOG

Chemical Reaction

50

Is SMOG a chemical reaction?

Yes.

100

What type of chemical reaction is SMOG?

Synthesis

150

Sunlight, volatile organic compounds, oxygen & nitrogen oxides

The reactants of SMOG. 

300

Mixture of O3, HNO3, organics & free radicals

The products of SMOG.

Effects on Society

50

Biggest effect of SMOG on humans.

Respiratory issues

100

Causes irritation in your ____ and _____

Throat & nasal cavity

150

Contributes to ____ life expectancy

LOWER/SHORTER

300

An attack on the lungs that is triggered by SMOG

ASTHEMA

Environmental Effects

50

____ plant and wildlife!

DAMAGES

100

The toxic air invades what part of animal/human life?

LUNGS

150

Decreases _____ activity by ~50%

Photosynthesis

300

Makes plants more susceptible to... 

DISEASES

Facts

50

What country has the most in SMOG in the world?

a) India 

b) Pakistan 

c) Bangladesh

C

100

___ + ___ = SMOG.

SMOKE & FOG

150

Canada is NOT in top 100 for most polluted countries... True or False?

False!

300

Children and the elderly are the most at risk from this type of pollution... TRUE OR FALSE?

TRUE!

Solutions

50

When residents can burn waste, like leaves in their yards to reduce the amount of chemicals released into the air.

Burn days!

100

Practical Solutions

Drive less. Walk, bike, carpool, and use public transportation whenever possible!

150

Avoid ____ powered equipment. (ex. lawn mowers)

GAS

300

The only long-term solution is.... 

to reduce combustion of hydrocarbon fuels in cities!