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Air Pollution:

Air Pollution - Presented By: Aryaman Aggarwal IX B

Topics to be covered:

Topics to be covered Introduction Common Air Pollutants Causes Harmful Effects Prevention

INTRODUCTION:

INTRODUCTION When air is contaminated by unwanted substances which have a harmful effect on both the living and non-living, it is referred to as AIR POLLUTION . The substances which contaminate the air are called AIR POLLUTANTS .

COMMON AIR POLLUTANTS:

COMMON AIR POLLUTANTS Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2 ) Oxides of Nitrogen (NO x’ ) Dust and Soot Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Chemical Fumes Methane (NH 4 )

CAUSES:

CAUSES Human activities Natural phenomena – for eg. volcanic eruptions. Motor vehicles Thermal power plants, industries Indoor air pollution Suspended particulate matter (SPM)

HARMFUL EFFECTS:

HARMFUL EFFECTS It is estimated that every year some 4,50,000 additional deaths take place in the world due to SPM related air pollution problems. CFCs used in refrigerators cause depletion of the ozone layer.

HARMFUL EFFECTS:

HARMFUL EFFECTS Chemicals produced by industries escape into the atmosphere. For example, the emissions from the oil refinery at Mathura and the numerous coal-burning industries at Agra contain Sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ), which cause acid rain responsible for damaging the marbles of Taj Mahal.

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Schematic drawing, causes and effects of air pollution: (1) greenhouse effect, (2) particulate contamination, (3) increased UV radiation, (4) acid rain, (5) increased ozone concentration, (6) increased levels of nitrogen oxides

PREVENTION:

PREVENTION Plant trees and nurture the ones already present in the neighbourhood. Switch to alternative fuels instead of the fossil fuels for energy requirements. These could be: solar energy, hydropower and wind energy

PREVENTION:

PREVENTION “Say no to crackers” at Diwali. Switch to fuels like CNG and unleaded petrol. These measures have resulted and will result in cleaner air.

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