AIR-Climate-Pollution 2023

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the air that can cause adverse effects on human health and the environment.

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What does 'pH' measure?

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'pH' is a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is.

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What is Acid Shock?

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Acid Shock is the sudden influx of acidic water that causes a rapid change in the water’s pH.

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What is radon?

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Radon is a radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes and is a health hazard.

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What are the reactants needed to form tropospheric ozone?

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The reactants needed to form tropospheric ozone are NO2, VOCs, O2, and sunlight.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

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VOCs are organic chemicals that can evaporate into the air and contribute to air pollution and the formation of ozone.

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What is acid precipitation?

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Acid precipitation refers to any form of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet) that has a lower pH than normal, often due to pollutants.

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What is the significance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change and is produced by burning fossil fuels.

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What is the role of sunlight in air pollution?

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Sunlight plays a crucial role in the formation of secondary pollutants like ozone through photochemical reactions.

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