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Major Air Pollutants - Coggle Diagram
Major Air Pollutants
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Emissions
Released during high-temperature combustion
Effects
Respiratory issues
Acid rain
Smog
Contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone
Sources
Industrial processes
Fossil fuel combustion
Combustion engines (vehicles)
Carbon Monoxide (CO):
Emissions
Produced when there is insufficient oxygen during combustion
Effects
Impairs oxygen transport in the blood leading to
Headaches
Dizziness
Death in high concentrations
Sources
Incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Emissions
Released as a byproduct of burning sulfur-containing materials
Effects
Respiratory problems
Acid rain formation
Harm to vegetation and buildings
Sources
Combustion of sulfur-containing fuels
Industrial processes
Particulate Matter (PM)
Emissions
Fine particles and coarse particles released into the air
Effects
Cardiovascular issues
Reduced visibility
Climate change
Respiratory problems
Sources
Industrial processes
Construction activities
Combustion of fossil fuels (vehicles, power plants)
Ground-level Ozone (O3)
Emissions
Forms when precursor pollutants react in the presence of sunlight
Effects
Respiratory problems
Aggravation of asthma
Harm to crops and ecosystems
Sources
Precursor pollutants from vehicle emissions
Industrial facilities