Air Pollution

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the air we breathe, which can come from various sources such as vehicles, factories, and natural events.

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What are common sources of air pollution?

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Common sources include car and vehicle emissions, industrial discharges, burning fossil fuels, and natural events like forest fires.

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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 caused by vehicle emissions and industrial pollutants.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that is more acidic than normal due to pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.

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What are CFCs?

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are chemical compounds that were commonly used in refrigeration and aerosol sprays, and they contribute to ozone depletion.

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What is the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer is a region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) and protects living organisms from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What is global climate change?

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Global climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth, primarily due to human activities.

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What is a natural cause of air pollution?

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Natural causes of air pollution include events like volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and dust storms.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

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What are nitrogen oxides?

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Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are pollutants produced from vehicle emissions and industrial processes, contributing to smog and respiratory problems.

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