Air Pollution

Pollution is the introduction of substances into the environment such that it results in unpleasant or damaging effects.

Waste refers to materials that are no longer wanted.

Air pollution – occurs when pollutants such as dust and smoke are released into the environment. Haze is a result of dust and smoke particles suspended in the air.

Dust + Smoke + Water Vapour + Toxic gases = Smog

Causes of pollution? Human Natural..caused by humans...caused by nature.

Causes of Air Pollution Natural causes a) Volcanic eruptions: -Large amounts of volcanic ash, smoke and gases are released during eruptions

-20 million tons of volcanic ash and gas released into the atmosphere -Sunlight was blocked -Temperatures fall by 1 or 2 degrees for a few months -20 million tons of volcanic ash and gas released into the atmosphere -Sunlight was blocked -Temperatures fall by 1 or 2 degrees for a few months

Causes of Air Pollution Natural causes b) Forest Fires -Occur naturally in times of prolonged hot and dry weather -High temperatures, low rainfall create dry conditions in forests.

Causes of Air Pollution Natural causes b) Forest Fires -Can be caused by people, such as when forests are cleared for agriculture or settlement

Human causes: a)Industries -Power stations and manufacturing industries release large amount of dust and smoke into the air.

Human causes: a)Industries -When fossil fuels are burnt in power stations, waste is also released into the air. Fine, black, carbon- based smoke particles called soot + sulphur dioxide

Human causes: b) Motor vehicles - In urban areas, this is the greatest source of pollution.

Human causes: c) Construction work - Clearing of land, construction of buildings and transportation of construction materials pollute the air with dust and smoke particles.

(1) Harmful gases are released from industries, polluting the air. (2) Wind picks up the harmful gases. Water vapour in the atmosphere which contains pollutants condenses to form clouds and eventually acid rain Acid rain falls into water bodies River gets polluted by acid rain.

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Impacts of Air Pollution 1) Health problems 2) Traffic hazards 3) Environmental Problems

Impacts of Air Pollution Health problems Dust and smoke can cause difficulty in breathing as well as irritations to people’s throats and eyes Respiratory systems of people will be affected

Impacts of Air Pollution Traffic Hazards Hard to see distant objects in air that is hazy When countries experience a haze, airports may have to stop flights until visibility improves Dangerous for those driving vehicles

Impacts of Air Pollution Environmental problems Air pollution causes acid rain Forests are destroyed Living things in rivers are killed

Impacts of Air Pollution Environmental problems Buildings are corroded

Air Pollution CausesEffects Human Factors Natural Factors 1)Industries 2)Mobile transport 3)Construction work 4)Forest Fire 1)Forest Fires 2)Volcanic Eruptions Traffic Hazards Health problems Environmental problems

Air pollution caused by motor vehicles and industries

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