Question

name the major pollutants of air. what are their sources? what are their ill effect? explain briefly?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1]carbon monoxide- automobile emissions, fires, industrial processes

2]nitrogen oxide-  automobile emissions, electricity generation, industrial processes

3]sulfur dioxide- electricity generation, fossil-fuel combustion, industrial processes, automobile emissions

Expalanation: effects:-term health effects from air pollution include heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases such as emphysema. Air pollution can also cause long-term damage to people's nerves, brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs. Some scientists suspect air pollutants cause birth defect

Answer 2

Answer:

The gaseous criteria air pollutants of primary concern in urban settings include sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide; these are emitted directly into the air from fossil fuels such as fuel oil, gasoline, and natural gas that are burned in power plants, automobiles, and other combustion sources.