Air Pollution

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What is a source of air pollution before modern times?

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Sea-coal

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What are the long-term effects of air pollution on health?

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Emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease

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What is the effect of acid precipitation on soil and water?

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Acidification

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What is a secondary air pollutant?

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Smog formed in the presence of sunlight

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What type of vehicles have no emissions from tailpipes or gasoline?

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Zero emissions vehicles

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What is air pollution?

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The presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere.

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What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

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Organic chemicals that can evaporate into the air and contribute to air pollution.

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What is smog?

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A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog.

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What is acid rain?

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Rain that has been made acidic by pollutants in the atmosphere.

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What is the primary cause of indoor air pollution?

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Common household products and materials.