Summary of Air Pollution
Summary of Air Pollution
Summary of Air Pollution
Name of pollutants that Sources of pollutants Explain how acid rain is formed
cause acid rain that cause acid rain - Acid rain is formed by gases that is released by factories and
vehicles then it will move freely and randomly in the air.
- Sulphur Dioxide - Factories Subsequently, the gases will be combined with water vapour and
- Nitrogen Dioxide form sulphuric acid and nictric acid.
- Vehicles
Effects of acid rain towards buildings and infrastructure Effects of acid rain towards plants and animals
- Corrodes limestone building - Soil will become infertile
- Speeds up rusting - Source of water becomes acidic
- Marine life cannot survive
Thinning of ozone layer
- Electronic
Factories
- Aerosal
Effects of thinning of ozone layer towards health How to prevent thinning of ozone layer?
- Cause skin cancer
- Reduce Chlorofluorocarbon ( CFC ) and use
- Eye cataract
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon ( HCFC ) instead.
Greenhouse effect