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What characterizes primary pollutants?
What characterizes primary pollutants?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary pollutant?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary pollutant?
How does air pollution primarily affect living organisms?
How does air pollution primarily affect living organisms?
What is generally true about the composition of air?
What is generally true about the composition of air?
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Which factor does not categorize air pollutants?
Which factor does not categorize air pollutants?
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Study Notes
Air and Water Pollution
- Air and water are essential for life
- Pollution is the unwanted and harmful changes in the environment
- Pollution can be caused by physical, chemical, or biological factors
- Pollution harms both living and non-living things
- Air pollution is a significant problem in urban and rural areas
Types of Air Pollution
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Primary Pollutants: Substances emitted directly into the air from sources
- Examples include volcanic ash, smoke from burning coal, and carbon monoxide and dioxide
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Secondary Pollutants: Result from the interaction of primary pollutants with other substances in the atmosphere
- Examples of secondary pollutants are formed when sulfur dioxide reacts with air to produce sulfuric acid
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Based on Source:
- Industrial emissions
- Vehicle exhaust
- Burning of fossil fuels
- Agricultural activities
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Based on the Form of Pollutant:
- Gases
- Particulate matter
- Chemicals
Air Composition
- Air is a mixture of gases, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and others
- The proportions of these gases in the atmosphere are mostly stable
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Description
This quiz explores the crucial roles of air and water in our environment and the harmful effects of pollution. Learn about primary and secondary pollutants, their sources, and the different forms in which they exist. Discover how pollution impacts both living and non-living entities.
