Air Pollution

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the air we breathe, which can have negative effects on health and the environment.

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What is the Clean Air Act?

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The Clean Air Act is a United States federal law designed to control air pollution on a national level.

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Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Clean Air Act?

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing the Clean Air Act.

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What is carbon monoxide?

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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can decrease the blood's ability to carry oxygen, potentially causing faintness or death.

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What gas is primarily responsible for global warming?

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Carbon dioxide is primarily responsible for increased global warming.

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What is a primary pollutant?

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A primary pollutant is a pollutant that is put directly into the air by human activities.

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What are secondary air pollutants?

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Secondary air pollutants are pollutants that form through reactions in the atmosphere, such as ozone and acid rain.

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What is ground-level ozone?

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Ground-level ozone is a harmful air pollutant formed when sunlight reacts with pollutants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids, often caused by emissions from burning fossil fuels.

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What are nitrogen oxides?

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Nitrogen oxides are gases produced from burning fuel at high temperatures, contributing to air pollution and respiratory problems.