Unit 04 Vocabulary

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Primary Pollutant

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A pollutant emitted directly from a source.

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Secondary Pollutant

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A pollutant not directly emitted but forms when other pollutants react in the atmosphere.

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Smog

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A type of air pollution caused by the interaction of sunlight with pollutants such as hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides.

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Asbestos

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A naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that is hazardous to health when inhaled.

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Sick Building Syndrome

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A condition affecting building occupants, characterized by health issues and discomfort linked to time spent in a building.

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Particulate Matter

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A mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.

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Ventilation

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The process of supplying fresh air to an indoor space.

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Radon

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A radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer, found naturally in the environment.

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Kyoto Protocol

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An international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Clean Air Act

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A United States federal law designed to control air pollution on a national level.