What are greenhouse gases?
APES Unit 7 Air Pollution

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. Key examples include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.
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What are sources of particulate matter?
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Sources of particulate matter include burning wood, dust from gravel roads, volcanoes, and forest fires.
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What is the function of scrubbers in industrial settings?
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Scrubbers are used on factory stacks to remove gases and particulate matter from emissions.
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What pollutants do catalytic converters reduce in car exhaust?
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Catalytic converters reduce carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in car exhaust.
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What is the role of stratospheric ozone?
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Stratospheric ozone prevents harmful UV radiation from reaching the Earth's surface.
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Define air pollution.
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Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere, which can affect human health and the environment.
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What is the greenhouse effect?
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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
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