Question

name any three major sources of pollutants in the air. also state the ill effects of these air pollutants.


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Answer 1

Answer:

• smoke from the factories.
• smoke from the fuel vehicles.
• dust from the construction sites.
• fumes from the radioactive powerplants.

The most common sources of air pollution include particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.

• Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.
• Ozone (O3)
• Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
• Carbon monoxide (CO)
• Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

1. Accelerated aging of the lungs.
2. Loss of lung capacity and decreased lung function.
3. Development of diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and possibly cancer.
4. Shortened life span.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the three major source of pollutants in the air are.

a.Particulate matter (PM10 and PM2. ...

b.Ozone (O3)

c.Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

d.Carbon monoxide (CO)

e.Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

smoke from the factories.

smoke from the fuel vehicles.

dust from the construction sites.

fumes from the radioactive powerplants.

Increased levels of fine particles in the air are linked to health hazards such as heart disease, altered lung function and lung cancer. Particulates are related to respiratory infections and can be particularly harmful to those already suffering from conditions like asthma.