Pollutants in the Earth's Atmosphere

What are pollutants?

• Gases made in the Stratosphere

• Harmful substances that can hurt humans.

• Things humans put into the atmosphere.

• Naturally occurring components in the atmosphere

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What day is Earth Day?

When was Earth Day first celebrated?

What are the major pollutants in our atmosphere?

• Nitrogen Oxides

• Carbon Monoxide

• Sulfur Oxides

• Particulates

• Argon

How do pollutants affect humans?

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What is one thing you do to help the environment?

• Reuse different items

• Fewer car rides

• Pick up trash around places

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Which of these problems can be caused by air pollution?

• Respiratory problems
• Reduced food sources for humans
• Increased disease for humans
• Decrease in global temperatures

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Global warming is due to 

• Greenhouse gases
• Nitric and sulfuric acids
• CFCs
• Ozone depletion

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