1. Presented by: Ryan Snipes
Benzene
Presented by: Ryan Snipes

2. Sources of this pollutant
volcanoes
Vehicle exhaust (combustion processes)
Forest fires

3. Benzene is a outdoor pollutant
The processes that create benzene is mainly outdoors due to the natural occurrence of this pollutant

4. Benzene is a primary pollutant because it is emitted directly from a source

5. Human health concerns
Large amounts of benzene at once can be extremely dangerous and may even cause death
Small amounts over time can lead to organ damage

6. Environmental effects
Benzene has the potential to leak into groundwater supplies and poison all those who pull water from it

7. How to prevent benzene pollution:
•Reduce amount of combustion processes
• Prevent man made forest fires