AIR POLLUTION MIND MAP
WHAT IS AIR POLLUTION? ✅
Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials
Types of Air Pollution
Gases, particulates, and biological molecules
What activity causes Air Pollution
Natural Activities
• Dust and Wildfire
• Volcanic activity
• Fossil-fuel Emissions
Human Activities
Industry
Vehicles
Deforestations
Industrial processes that emit pollutants are the combustion of fuels such as fuel oil, gas oil, and natural gas, and production processes that do not involve combustion but emit air pollutants
A car's exhaust emits hydrocarbons, a toxic compound of hydrogen and carbon that can cause air pollution
Due to deforestation there are fewer trees to clean the air as trees carried out photosynthesis to absorb carbon dioxide in the environment
Impact of Air Pollution
Human Health Issues
Can cause lung issues, and other health issues for human such as eye sore and breathing shortage
Acid Rain
Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.