Research of air pollution with Sulfur dioxide

Goal

• Evaluating pollution of sulfur dioxide by using Rhytisma acerinum fungus.

Course of Work

1. Chose a maple tree and collect as many leaves as they would cover 1 m² area.

2. Count spots of fungus Rhytisma acerinum on 1m² of leaves.

3. Calculate leaves

spottiness.

We are collecting leaves for the experiment.

Gained data

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Spots of fungus

Annual average of SO₂ concentration, µg/m³

Sources of Pollution

1. Traffic

2. Industry

3. Recycling

4. Energy business

5. Households

Conclusion

Thanks for your attention!