Air pollution Flashcards
scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators help industries meet the requirements of this
clean air act
results from chemical reactions involving sunlight , air, exhaust and ozone
smog
source of air pollution before modern times
sea-coal
atmospheric condition that traps pollution near the ground
temperature inversion
what are volatile organic compounds
organic chemicals that form toxic fumes
causes stress, high blood pressure, hearing loss
noise pollution
solutions include shielding, time controls, and low pressure sodium sources
light pollution
long term effects of air pollution
emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease
can occur in tightly sealed buildings
sick building syndrome
sources include plastics, carpets, cleaning fluids, radon, and asbestos
indoor air pollution
short term effects of air pollution
headache, eye irritation, coughing, bronchitis
natural indoor air pollutant?
radon
what have asbestos mainly been used for
building materials
why is asbestos used
to insulate and to serve as a fire retardant
