Pollution

Question 1

What are the major sources of air pollution?

Answer 1

Some occur naturally (forest fires, soil erosion) Most are from human activities:
burning fossil fuels-coal, oil, gas
Cars & motor vehicles are the #1 cause!
Factories & power plants burning coal
Farming & construction send soil & dust into the air

Question 2

Why is air pollution still a problem?

Answer 2

Even though cars & power plants pollute less, there are more of them!

Question 3

Pollutants

Answer 3

Harmful substances in the air, water, or soil.Ex: Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Ozone, Sulfur Dioxide, soot, smoke.

Question 4

Acid Rain

Answer 4

Caused by burning fossil fuels

Burning coal produces Sulfur Oxides. This combines with Nitrogen oxides & water to form acid rain

Question 5

What health issues are caused by air pollution?

Answer 5

Breathing problems, asthma, lung damage, eye nose & throat irritation, reduced ability of blood to deliver oxygen to cells

Question 6

Weather

Answer 6

The conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time & place

Question 7

Water Vapor

Answer 7

Water in the form of a gas.

Steam is a form of water vapor

Question 8

Atmosphere

Answer 8

An envelope of gasses that surround the planet.