Air Conservation

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances, such as greenhouse gases and dust particles, in the air that can negatively affect human health.

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What is a point source of air pollution?

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A point source of air pollution is a single, identifiable source of pollution, such as a factory or power plant.

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What is an example of non-point source air pollution?

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Dust storms and volcanic eruptions are examples of non-point source air pollution.

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What can you do to reduce air pollution?

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You can ride your bike or carpool instead of driving alone.

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Which resource, when burned, creates air pollution?

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Burning coal creates air pollution.

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What does the EPA do?

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The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) enforces vehicle emissions limits, manages air monitoring stations, and reduces harmful substances like CFCs.

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What is smog?

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Smog is a type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, often resulting from industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide and methane, contributing to global warming.

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How does carpooling help the environment?

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Carpooling reduces the number of vehicles on the road, which decreases air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the role of trees in air quality?

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Trees improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, as well as filtering pollutants from the air.