Air Pollution Flashcards

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Primary Pollutant

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Are released directly into the air by human activity.

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Air Pollution

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Any contaminant added to the air that is harmful to the health of living organisms.

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Secondary Pollutant

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Formed as a result of a chemical reaction in the air. Primary Pollutants meet with other primary pollutants.

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Examples of secondary pollutants.

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Smog
Acid Rain
Ozone

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When was the US clean air act passed?

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1970

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Six criteria pollutants

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Sulfur dioxide
Nitrogen oxides 
Carbon monoxide 
Particulates 
Ozone 
Lead
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