VP #6: Air Pollution 101

What are some natural sources of air pollution?

• Electricity generation

• Gasoline and paints

• Car exhaust and factory emissions

• Volcanic eruptions and wildfires

How do greenhouse gases affect the Earth's atmosphere?

• They reduce carbon dioxide levels

• They increase oxygen levels

• They trap heat from the sun

• They cool down the Earth's surface

What conditions contribute to the formation of smog?

• Heavy rainfall and strong winds

• High heat and ultraviolet radiation

• Dense fog and low sunlight

• Low temperatures and high humidity

What are the sources of nitrogen oxides that contribute to smog?

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Wildfires and allergens

• Car exhaust and coal power plants

• Volcanic eruptions

What is one way to reduce air pollution and slow global warming?

• Increase the use of coal

• Decrease the use of fossil fuels

• Burn more gasoline

• Use more cleaning solvents