Post on 21-Aug-2014
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Air Pollution
Azhi Karim
Prepared By:
• Any visible or invisible particle or gas found in the air that is not part of the original, normal composition.
What is Air Pollution?
Types of Air Pollution:Natural: forest fires, pollen, dust storm-Unnatural: man-made; coal, wood and other fuels used in cars, homes and factories for energy
5 Major Pollutants:1.) Carbon Monoxide2.) Sulfur Dioxide3.) Nitrogen Dioxide4.) Particulate Matter5.) Ground Level Ozone
The measured pollutants.....
• Limits visibility• Decreases UV radiation• Causes respiratory problems and bronchial related deaths
Air Pollution effects:
THINNING OF UPPER OZONE LAYER
WHICH CAUSES SKIN CANCER
it can kill trees and harm animals, fish, and other wildlife.
• Few number of Trees• Too many Cars• Smoke of Factories• Absense of Recycling• Not having education about Air Pollution
• Recycling materials instead of Burning them• Switch off lights, fan, heat, etc. when you leave
the room• Give more education about Air Pollution• Ride the school bus• Ride bikes instead of Cars• Plant Trees
Thank You