|
|
 |
Air Pollution
Air pollution is when the air contains harmful substances. One third of air pollution comes from gasoline burned in motor vehicles. Listed are some types of air pollution.
Smog -->
A lot of pollution causes smog, a mix of smoke and fog, which is when air pollution is trapped over urban areas and reduces visibility. See smog?
| Carbon Monoxide | [CO] Emits from vehicles, trucks, cars, etc. |
| Nitrogen Oxides | [NOx] Emits from cars, factories, powerplants, and industrial boilers. See a factory pollute. |
| Sulfer Dioxide | [SO2] Emits from burning fossil fuels. |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | [VOCs] Emits from solvents, paints, glues, cars, etc. |
| Particulates | Can be burning fossil fuels, burning wood, dust, soot, etc. |
|
|
