Air pollution Flashcards
1
Q
What is air pollution?
A
Air pollution is the addition of any substance that has harmful or toxic effects to air.
2
Q
What is thermal inversion?
A
Thermal inversion is when the air near the surface of the Earth begins cooling.
3
Q
What are the pollutants and classifications?
A
~Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, ozone, lead.
~Pollutants are classifiedas primary pollutants if they are released directly into the air.
~Secondary pollutants form as a result of chemical reactions with the atmosphere.
