Name Class Year Teacher

: FIFI ADRIANA BALQISH FAZARUDIN : 1 BERSIH : 2012 : TEACHER NORSIDAH

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No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Items Acknowledgements Introduction of Air Pollutions Examples of Air Pollutants and Its Source Effects of Air Pollution Steps to Control Air Pollution Suggestions on How To Keep The Air Clean Practice Habits That Keep The Air Clean References Pages

First and foremost, I would like to thank to my Science Teacher, Mrs Norsidah for the valuable guidance and advice. She inspired me greatly to work in this scrapbook. Her willingness to motivate me contributed tremendously to my project. I also would like to thank her for showing me some example that related to the topic of my scrapbook. Besides, I would like to thank the authority of Tun Fatimah School (STF) for providing me with a good environment and

facilities to complete this project. Finally, an honorable mention

goes to my families and friends for their understandings and supports on me in completing this project. Without helps of the particular that mentioned above, I would face many difficulties while doing this project.

Air pollution worldwide is a growing threat to human health and the natural environment. Air is the ocean we breathe. Air supplies us with oxygen which is essential for our bodies to live. Air is 99.9% nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor and inert gases. Human activities can release substances into the air, some of which can cause problems for humans, plants, and animals. Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment, into the atmosphere. Air pollution occurs when the air contains gases, dust, fumes or odour in harmful amounts. That is, amounts which could be harmful to the health or comfort of humans and animals or which could cause damage to plants and materials. The substances that cause air pollution are called pollutants. Pollutants that are pumped into our atmosphere and directly pollute the air are called primary pollutants. Primary pollutant examples include carbon monoxide from car exhausts and sulfur dioxide from the combustion of coal. Further pollution can arise if primary pollutants in the atmosphere undergo chemical reactions. The resulting compounds are called secondary pollutants. Photochemical smog is an example of this.

A substance in the air that can cause harm to humans and the environment is known as an air pollutant. Pollutants can be in the form of solid particles, liquid droplets, or gases. In addition, they may be natural or man-made

Air Pollutant 1 Sulphur oxides (SOx)

Sources Volcanoes, combustion of coal and petroleum and in various industrial processes High temperature combustion, and are also produced naturally during thunderstorms by electrical discharge. Incomplete combustion of fuel such as natural gas, coal or wood. Vehicular exhaust is a major source of carbon monoxide. Aerosol Tin, Air-conditioner Emitted from agricultural processes
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Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Ammonia (NH3) -

Cardiopulmonary Disease

Premature Mortality

Pneumonia

Effects of Air Pollution

Asthma

Heart Attack

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Clean up coal-fired power plants Strengthen ozone air standards voluntarily Clean up oceangoing vessels Improve the pollutionmonitoring network.

Enforce the law

Air Clean

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Choose pump sprays over aerosol sprays

Refuel garden equipment carefully

Use latex paints

Don't overfill your car tank

Give up your burn barrel, it is now illegal to burn household trash and leaves

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References
1 2 3 4 5 http://www.buzzle.com/articles/effects-of-airpollution.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollution http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=5steps-to-clean-up http://environment.alberta.ca/02236.html http://www.dec.ny.gov/public/43563.html

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