Air Pollution

Front

What do greenhouse gases do?

Back

Trap heat inside our atmosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Front

Dust, ash and pollen are examples of which air pollutant?

Back

Particulate matter.

Front

What is the contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources?

Back

Air pollution.

Front

How can we reduce air pollution?

Back

Car pool and walk/bike more, limit factories burning fossil fuels, use more renewable energy sources.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Front

Which gases combine with water to form acid rain?

Back

Nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.

Front

What is air pollution?

Back

The presence of harmful substances in the air that can affect health and the environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Front

What are particulate matter?

Back

Tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air that can be harmful to health.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is smog?

Back

A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, often seen in urban areas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What are nitrogen oxides?

Back

Gases produced from burning fossil fuels that contribute to air pollution and acid rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5