7.1 Introduction to Air Pollution

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    • What is air pollution defined as?
      Contamination of the atmosphere
    • Volcanic eruptions release ash and gases
    • Dust storms carry fine particles over long distances.
    • Match the anthropogenic source with its primary pollutants:
      Industrial processes ↔️ Sulfur dioxide
      Transportation ↔️ Carbon monoxide
      Agricultural activities ↔️ Methane
      Household heating ↔️ Smoke
    • What are primary pollutants?
      Directly released pollutants
    • Ozone(O3)Ozone (O3) is a secondary pollutant formed through reactions involving volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides
    • Ozone damages lung tissue and vegetation.
    • Match the pollutant with its primary source:
      Particulate Matter ↔️ Construction sites
      Nitrogen Oxides ↔️ Vehicle exhaust
      Sulfur Dioxide ↔️ Burning fossil fuels
      Carbon Monoxide ↔️ Incomplete combustion
    • Steps in the formation of photochemical smog
      1️⃣ VOCs and NOx react in sunlight
      2️⃣ Ozone forms
      3️⃣ Smog reduces air quality
    • What are the primary respiratory diseases exacerbated by air pollution?
      Asthma and COPD
    • Particulate matter contributes to cardiovascular diseases by hardening the arteries
    • Exposure to air pollution can increase mortality rates.
    • What respiratory diseases are exacerbated by air pollution?
      Asthma and COPD
    • Particulate matter contributes to the hardening of arteries, leading to heart attacks and strokes
    • Children and the elderly are more vulnerable to the effects of air pollution due to their developing lungs and weakened immune systems, respectively.
    • Match the health impact with its description:
      Respiratory Diseases ↔️ Asthma, COPD, lung cancer
      Cardiovascular Diseases ↔️ Heart attacks, strokes
      Increased Mortality ↔️ Higher overall death rate
    • What is crucial to improving public health and well-being in the context of air pollution?
      Addressing air pollution
    • Acid rain is formed when pollutants like SO2SO2 and NOxNOx react with water
    • What environmental impact occurs when excess nutrients from nitrogen oxides lead to excessive algae growth in water bodies?
      Eutrophication
    • Match the environmental impact with its description and key pollutants:
      Acid Rain ↔️ Damages aquatic life and forests; SO2,NOxSO2, NOx
      Eutrophication ↔️ Excessive algae growth in water bodies; Nitrogen oxides
    • Which pollutants are responsible for the formation of acid rain?
      SO2 and NOx</latex>
    • Eutrophication is caused by excess nutrients from pollutants like nitrogen oxides
    • What type of water pollution is caused by acid rain?
      Lower pH levels
    • Which greenhouse gases are primarily responsible for climate change due to air pollution?
      CO2andCH4CO2 and CH4
    • Acid rain can lower the pH of lakes, making them uninhabitable for some fish species.
    • What are examples of natural sources of air pollution?
      Volcanic eruptions and forest fires
    • Match the natural source of air pollution with its example:
      Volcanic Eruptions ↔️ Release ash and gases
      Dust Storms ↔️ Carry fine particles
      Pollen ↔️ Comes from plants
    • Anthropogenic sources of air pollution include industrial processes, transportation, and agricultural activities
    • Order the following anthropogenic sources of air pollution from most industrial to most household-related:
      1️⃣ Industrial processes
      2️⃣ Transportation
      3️⃣ Agricultural activities
      4️⃣ Household heating
    • What is air pollution defined as?
      Contamination of the atmosphere
    • Air pollutants arise from both natural and anthropogenic
    • Volcanic eruptions are a natural source of air pollution.
    • Match the natural source with its primary pollutant:
      Volcanic eruptions ↔️ Ash and gases
      Forest fires ↔️ Smoke and particulate matter
      Dust storms ↔️ Fine particles
      Pollen ↔️ Pollen
    • What are anthropogenic sources of air pollution related to?
      Human activities
    • Industrial processes generate sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
    • Order the types of air pollution sources based on their environmental impact:
      1️⃣ Natural sources
      2️⃣ Anthropogenic sources
    • Primary pollutants form through chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
      False
    • How are secondary pollutants formed in the atmosphere?
      Chemical reactions
    • Primary pollutants are directly emitted from sources without undergoing any reaction
    • Match the pollutant type with its formation process:
      Primary ↔️ No reaction
      Secondary ↔️ Chemical reaction
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