Management of the atmosphere Flashcards
What is air pollution? what are primary and secondary pollutants
The presence the atmophere of substances or energy in such quantities and of such duration liable to cause harm to human, plant, or animal life, or damage to human made materials and structures, or change in the weather and climate or interference with the comfortable enjoyment f life or property or other human activities.
Primary- things that are emittted- natural or anthropogenic – Co2, sulfar dioxide
Secondary polutants- created from chemical reactions in the atmosphere, many of which are harmful to life on earth
What are the two classifications of atmospheric pollutants
Suspended particulate matter (SPM)
Gaseous pollutants