esearch the air pollutants below. Explain: what is the source of each pollutant? What is its effect on human health? What is its effect on the environment? What measure are being taken to reduce each emission the atmosphere?   CO (Carbon monoxide) SO2 (Sulfur dioxide) NOX (Nitrogen Oxides) VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) Particulate Matter Pb (Lead)

Q: Identify one technology which would cause a significant reduction in the primary pollutants…

A: Introduction - Pollution from automobiles, power stations, industrial boilers, refineries, and…

Q: Using scrubbers on coal-fired power plants can remove pollutants from the emissions, but results in…

A: IntorductionThe toxic remains of coal when burned is as coal‐fired…

Q: Give a  prime example of technology-forcing legislation to control air pollution.

A: Clean Air Act is an agency that helps to control harmful automobile emissions. In the 1970…

Q: A student compares the emissions from various energy sources. Which energy source would produce the…

A: All types of energy resources have certain negative impacts on humans, animals, and the environment.…

Q: Explain the long term effects of pollutants on organisms and ecosystems

A: Long term effects of pollutants on organisms and ecosystems -  long term exposure to pollutants can…

Q: Examine the figure below and answer the following questions using the letters below (type, A, B, C,…

A: Water bodies are divided into different zones according to the presence of flora and fauna. The…

Q: Write the chemical nature of biogas. Name one organism which produces biogas.

A: When organic matter like wastes from plants and animals and food scraps are broken down it is…

Q: List any three important pollutant of air.

A: Air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air. Car emissions, chemicals from…

Q: Which is/are considered as gaseous waste products in plants? I. Oxygen II. Carbon dioxide III. Water…

A: Photosynthesis is a process in which plants utilize solar energy, carbon dioxide, and water to…

Q: Explain about the ozone shield ? Explain the activities that are harmful for ozone shield ?

A: ozone shield is a layer of atmosphere.

Q: How do you analyse air pollution data? (Compare different methods of analysis)

A: Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air that is detrimental to the health of…

Q: The graph shows how dissolved 02 and CO2 levels changed in a pond over a 24-hour period. What caused…

A: Answer: Introduction: The main reason for oxygen exhaustion in a water body is from additional algae…

Q: of the following organisms, which one can counteract the overload of CO2 in the atmosphere? choose…

A: Answer of the question given below...

Q: Name three sources of atmospheric CO2

A: Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. Generally, it is present in trace amounts in the atmosphere,…

Q: Which of has following group of gases contribute to the 'Green House Effect' ? Carbon tetrafluoride…

A: The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface. When the Sun’s energy…

Q: Choose the best below ? Decomposers a. break down dead organic matter in the environment by…

A: Answer- All the dead and decaying matter is decomposed by decomposers.

Q: What are the taken actions nowadays to counteract the effect of pollutants in the air? Mention 4…

A: Worldwide, environmental change alludes to the changes over the time period which affect all the…

Q: As a result of the Clean Air Act, Congress directed the EPA to establish standards for six…

A: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in the year 1970 by the US president Richard…

Q: Which graph best represents the relationship between the amount of pollutants in the air and the…

A: Air pollution is the presence of particulate matter in the environment that are destructive to the…

Q: Give 3 ways of how water pollution can be controlled

A: Water pollution is a big problem that needs to be controlled. Many people do not realize how much…

Q: Define the environmental pollution and how the air pollution induces human injury?

A: Environment is a place in which we lives and it is just surroundings like the trees, lakes, air,…

Q: Which one is not a pollutant normally? (a) hydrocarbon (b) carbon dioxide (c) carbon monoxide

A: The introduction of hazardous substances into the environment is referred to as pollution.…

Q: In a discussion, a student makes the following statement regarding the cause of global warming: “The…

A: Global warming can be simply explained as the fastest increase in the average global temperature of…

Q: The most abundant constituent of atmospheric air is ? Oxygen Hydrogen Carbon Nitrogen

A: Atmosphere is a gaseous envelope that surrounding the earth. The air which is prevailing below the…

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the six "criteria pollutants" found in air pollution?

A: EXPLANATION   six of the most common air pollutants— carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen oxides,…

Q: In a region polluted by sulfur dioxide gas (SO2), we Number of hospitalized patients per day noticed…

A: SO2 inhalation results in Wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness and other problems,…

Q: Name the hole in the ozone layer due to depletion of ozone.

A: Ozone layer is located about 15-30 km above the earth surface, where there is good amount of oxygen.…

Q: Describe what leads to ozone depletion and the consequences of having an ozone hole in our…

A: ozone is a triatomic molecule made of three oxygen atoms .

Q: Which level of pollution would you invest time and resources into restoring, and why?

A: "Unhealthy" AQI is 151 - 200. Everyone may begin to experience some adverse health effects, and…

Q: Compare and contrast Air pollution and fossil fuels List the similarities and the differences

A: Pollution is defined as the presence of any unwanted or harmful substance in the environment.

Q: Describe the primary sources and some of the health problems associated with each of the following…

A: Pollutants are molecules or substances that constitute pollution. Pollutants can therefore be…

Q: write an abstract summarizing of air pollution

A: Air contamination can be characterized as a condition in which the presence of harmful substances in…

Q: Which gas is not a pollutant?

A: A pollutant is a substance in the environment that possesses undesirable effects on the usefulness…

Q: greenhouse gases and how human activity causes

A: Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane are the three main green house gases.

Q: Air pollution makes breathing difficult in animals and humans. If you are a scientist, which animal…

A: Air pollution is unsafe to human wellbeing and furthermore can hurt pets and wildlife. Air pollution…

Q: The ocean absorbs about 25% of the CO2 released to the atmosphere. How does the absorption of CO2…

A: Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that increases the temperature of the earth's atmosphere by…

Q: Think of the different kinds of pollutants that you can see in the community. Make a list of these…

A: Pollutant:  A pollutant is a material that exists in concentrations that are harmful to organisms…

Q: Describe Motor vehicles are the largest source of air pollution.

A: Health risks of air pollution are dangerous. Poor air quality enhances respiratory ailments ,…

Q: List five types of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) chemicals?

A: Pollutants are substances that cause pollution in the biosphere. They can be persistent or degraded…

Q: The Atmosphere, air quality, and pollution control  Describe the atmosphere

A: The surface of earth usually consist of three elements that is land, sea and air. On the basis of…

Q: Describe any three impacts of ozone depletion

A: Ozone layer:  ozone is a thin layer present in Earth's stratosphere and surrounds the entire Earth.…

Q: What environmental effects do you for see on the air quality   and water bodies?

A: Pollution may be defined as the change in pure quality of environment or its contamination with some…

Air Pollution

The excess accumulation of pollutants or undesirable alterations in the environment and its resources such as air, water, and land can be referred to as pollution. Pollution affects the components of the environment. Pollution is considered a global issue as it is showing harmful effects worldwide. Metropolitan cities are more impacted by pollution than countryside or villages.