Who Am I???

Air Pollutant 1

• Effect: I cause brain damage and even death.

• Source: I am from the exhaust of motor vehicles.

• Property: I am a poisonous and colourless gas.

Ans: Carbon Monoxide

Air Pollutant 2

• Effect: I cause breathing problem.

• Source: I am from the exhaust of motor vehicles.

• Property: I am a poisonous gas.

Ans: Oxides of Nitrogen

Air Pollutant 3

• Effect: I cause irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.

• Source: I am from fumes from power plant.

• Property: I am a poisonous gas.

Ans: Sulphur Dioxide

Air Pollutant 4

• Effect: I cause depletion of ozone layer.

• Source: I am from any form of burning.

• Property: I may be absorbed by plants.

Ans: Carbon Dioxide

Air Pollutant 5

• Effect: I cause brain damage, especially in the young.

• Source: I am from exhaust of motor vehicles that use leaded petrol.

• Property: I am a solid particle.

Ans: Lead Compounds