Question

11.1 The level of suspended particulate matter is very high in Arjun's locality.
(a) List any two sources which release suspended particulate matter.
(b) Explain the effect of suspended particulate
matter on the body.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) Major two sources are industrial processes and road traffic.

(b) The effect of suspended particulate matter on the body leads to premature death in people with heart or lung disease and nonfatal heart attacks.

Explanation:

(a) Suspended particulate matter or simply SPM are the finely divided solids or liquids that may be dispersed through the air from combustion processes, industrial activities or natural sources.

Major two sources of suspended particulate matter are as follows:

• Industrial processes
• Road traffic

(b) The effect of suspended particulate matter on the body are as follows:

• premature death in people with heart or lung disease
• nonfatal heart attacks
• irregular heartbeat
• aggravated asthma
• decreased lung function
• increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing or difficulty breathing.

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