Unit 9: Air Pollution Flashcards
Carbon monoxide source
Malfunctioning exhaust systems on furnaces, usually natural gas heaters.
Carbon monoxide effects
Asphyxiant. Interferes with oxygen transport in blood, brain oxygen deprivation, death.
Asbestos source
Old building materials, usually insulation.
Asbestos effects
Respiratory diseases like asbestosis and lung cancer.
Dust source
Settles naturally, disturbed by movement.
Dust effects
Enters the respiratory tract.
Radon source
A radioactive gas that naturally occurs from decay of uranium that can seep into homes.
Radon effects
Death and lung cancer.
Mold source
Develops in dark, damp, poorly ventilated areas.
Mold effects
Respiratory issues.
Smoke source
Smoke effects
VOC source
Building materials, furniture, paints, detergents, deodorizers, carpet, and others.
VOC effects
Burning eyes and throat, asthma, breathing difficulties, and cancer.
Sick building syndrome
A buildup of toxic pollutants in an airtight space, seen in newer buildings.
