Week 4: GEC ESE Seatwork 1

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This type of air pollutant is made up of tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air and can include dust, soot, and smoke.

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A natural event where gases like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter are released into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and potentially causing acid rain.

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A naturally occurring radioactive gas, often found indoors, that is a leading cause of lung cancer when inhaled over time.

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This natural event involves large-scale burning of forests and vegetation, releasing smoke, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter into the atmosphere.

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Finer particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. These can penetrate deep into the respiratory tract, reaching the bloodstream.

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A colorless gas with a pungent smell, commonly associated with agricultural activities.

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Toxic compound formed by the reaction of VOCs and nitrogen dioxide under the influence of sunlight.

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Refers to the presence of harmful or excessive quantities of substances in the atmosphere that pose a threat.

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A colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials.

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A mixture of air pollutants, mainly ground-level ozone and particulate matter