1) Identify the air pollutant you have chosen. a) What is the chemical composition of that pollutant? b) Is this air pollutant a primary or secondary pollutant? 2) Describe what is the primary source/cause of this air pollutant. Where does this air pollutant typically occur, i.e. does it occur in a specific geographic area or part of the atmosphere, or is it widespread? 3) Describe what effects do (or potentially do) this air pollutant have on the environment? Distinguish between a) physical effects on the environment/ecosystems and b) effects on living organisms.
1) Identify the air pollutant you have chosen. a) What is the chemical composition of that pollutant? b) Is this air pollutant a primary or secondary pollutant?
2) Describe what is the primary source/cause of this air pollutant. Where does this air pollutant typically occur, i.e. does it occur in a specific geographic area or part of the atmosphere, or is it widespread?
3) Describe what effects do (or potentially do) this air pollutant have on the environment? Distinguish between
a) physical effects on the environment/ecosystems and
b) effects on living organisms.
4) Describe (be specific for each) what is being done to control this pollutant from the standpoint of
a) laws/provisions of the Clean Air Act (or other laws)
b) actual efforts to control its emissions.
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