Air Pollution

Question 1

What is Air pollution?

Answer 1

Is the release of chemicals & particulates into the atmosphere.

Question 2

What is Particulate matter?

Answer 2

It is a mixture of solid & liquid droplets in the air.

Also known as PM.

Question 3

What are the Types of Particulate Matter (PM)?

Answer 3

Coarse Particles (10 PM)- b/w 10 & 2.5 micrometers
Fine Particles (2.5 PM)- less than 2.5 micrometers
Ultrafine Particles (0.1 PM)- less than 0.1 micrometers

Question 4

Examples of Coarse Particles

Answer 4

Mold Spores
Pollen
Dust
Soot/Fly ash

Question 5

Examples of Fine Particles

Answer 5

Vehicle exhaust
Wildfires
Power plant emissions

Question 6

How long can a man live without air?

Answer 6

3 minutes