AIR

POLLUTION
By Namit Gupta
19BCI0083
 Content:
• Introduction
• Types of air pollution
• Smog
• Acid rain & effect
• Green house & effect
• Effect on ozone layer
• Causes of air pollution
• Preventions
WHAT IS AIR POLLUTION?
• 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.
 Types of Air Pollution
• There are several types of air pollution, Mainly Indoor Air
Pollution and Out Door Air Pollution. These include smog,
acid rain, the green house effect and hole in the ozone layer.
• One type of air pollution is the release of particles into the air.
• Another type of pollution is the release of poisonous gases.
 Outdoor Air Pollution
SMOG
• Smog is a type of large scale outdoor
pollution. It is caused by chemical
reactions between pollutants derived from
different sources.
 ACID RAIN
• It is caused when a
pollutant combines with
droplets of water in the air.

• The effects of acid rain on

the environment can be
serious
 Green House Effect
• It generally comes from the build up of carbon dioxide gas in
the atmosphere.
• Carbon dioxide is produced when fuels are burnt.
• In this type of pollution sun rays go to the atmosphere and they
are trapped by green houses gases. So the temperature on the
earth raise.
 Hole in the OZONE Layer
 It is another result of air
pollution.
 Chemicals released by our
activities affect the
stratosphere.
 Release of CFC from
heating, aerosol cans,
refrigerator equipments
remove some of the ozone,
causing “ HOLES” .
 Causes of Air Pollution
 Dust raised on the ground during dust storms.

 Stone dust raised by crushing of stones in quarries.

 Smoke emitted by vehicles.

 Smoke from forest fires.

 HEALTH EFFECTS
 Some individuals are much more sensitive to pollutants than are
others.
 Air pollution can affectour health in many ways with both short term
• and long term effects.

 Many different chemicals in the air affect the human body in negative
ways.

• Older people are highly vulnerable to diseases induced by air

pollution. Those with heart or lung disorders are under additional risk
• Children and infants are also at serious risk.

• Air pollutants such as ozone, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide also
have harmful effects on natural ecosystems. They can kill plants
and trees by destroying their leaves, and can kill animals, especially
fish in highly polluted rivers.
 PREVENTIONS
• Below are a few efforts that you can make to help clean our air

 Car Pool: Forming and implementing a car pool will reduce the
number of cars, thereby, preventing air pollution by cutting down
the use of fossil fuels. This way, it will help in the sustainable use
of fossil fuel and its conservation for the future generations.

 Vehicle Care: Timely servicing of the car helps to keep it in a good

condition, and also minimizes fuel exhaust. Driving the car at an
average speed and turning off in traffic are the thumb rules to save
fuel. Make sure to use unleaded petrol and opt for regular
pollution checking of your car.
• Public Transport: Whenever possible, try to travel by public
transports. This helps in two ways; prevents air pollution and
increases public income. If you are going to a nearby place, go by
walking or use a bicycle, instead of using your vehicle. The objective
is to minimize the use of fuels as far as possible.

• Alternative Energy Sources: Another effective way to prevent air

pollution is to use alternative energy sources such as solar energy,
hydroelectric
• energy, and wind energy. Nowadays, sophisticated technologies such
as wind turbine, solar water heaters are introduced to generate
electricity and other energy forms for household uses.

• Saving Energy: Saving energy will, of course, help to prevent air

pollution.
• Switch off the lights, fans, air conditioners, televisions, and other
• appliances, when not in use. You can also share a room with others
when the air conditioner or fan is on, instead of switching them on in
every room.
Sources and Bibliography
• www.Cartoonstock.com
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollution
• https://www.nrdc.org/stories/air-pollution-everything-you-
need-know
• www.youtube.com
• www.pinterest.com
• www.sloganshub.com
• https://www.slideshare.net/ashhadulislam7/air-pollution-
30670960
• www.wallpapercollection.com

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