Air Pollution Concepts

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Primary Pollutant

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Put directly into the air by humans. Example: Transportation and industry.

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Secondary Pollutant

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Primary pollutants come into contact with other primary pollutants and cause a reaction.

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Sources of Air Pollution

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Household products, power plants, motor vehicles. Release chemicals such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur dioxide.

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Clean Air Act

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Gave EPA authority to regulate vehicle emissions. Regulates use of scrubbers.

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Industry Air Pollution

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Burn fossil fuels and produce VOCs.

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Smog

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Air pollution that hangs over urban areas and reduces visibility.

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Temperature Inversion

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Air above is warmer than air below, trapping pollutants.

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Health Problems

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Emphysema, heart disease, lung cancer.

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Indoor Air Pollution

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Plastics and industrial chemicals are a source.

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Sick-Building Syndrome

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Caused by buildings with poor air quality.