Question

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Answer these questions about air pollution!

The sources of that/those type(s) of pollution (where does air pollution most occur)
The effects of the pollutant on the environment
The effects of the pollutant on human health
Ways we can reduce the amount(s) of that/those pollutant(s) generated

Answer 1

air pollution is from many human activities: coal burning, oil refining, IC engines

effects on environment will depend on the pollutants: particulates and car smog make air look hazy, smoke from chimney darkens the sky, sulphur dioxide causes acid rain.

Pollutants are bad - particulates clog up your respriatory system, smoke irritates your eyes, acid rain attacks your skin

stop burning fossil fuel, reduce, recycle and reuse.

Answer 2

The sources of that/those type(s) of pollution (where does air pollution most occur)

There are many sources of air pollution. Some are stationary like power plants and others are mobile like cars.

The effects of the pollutant on the environment

There are many bad effects: pollutants cause health problems for people living nearby. CO2 causes green house effect and global warming. SO2 causes acid rain.

The effects of the pollutant on human health

Pollutants are bad - make you sick when they get inside your lungs. cause asthma attacks. lead in air makes you stupid.

Ways we can reduce the amount(s) of that/those pollutant(s) generated

Switch to renewable energy, drive less in cars with better gas mileage.