Air & Air Pollution

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What are the short term effects of air pollution?

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Headache, eye irritation, coughing, bronchitis.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is smog?

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Smog is a type of air pollution that results from chemical reactions involving sunlight, air, exhaust, and ozone.

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How is air pollution linked to human health?

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Years of research link air pollution to lung diseases.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

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What is a secondary air pollutant?

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Ozone is considered a secondary air pollutant.

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What legislation do scrubbers and electrostatic precipitators help industries comply with?

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Clean Air Act.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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What is air pollution?

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Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the air that can affect health and the environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What are primary pollutants?

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Primary pollutants are substances directly emitted into the air, such as carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide.

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What is the role of ozone in air pollution?

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Ozone can be a harmful air pollutant at ground level, contributing to smog and respiratory problems.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids, often caused by air pollution.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What are particulate matter?

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Particulate matter consists of tiny particles or droplets in the air that can be harmful to health.