name three major sources of pollutants in the air. also state the ill-effects of these air pollutants.
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Explanation:
Pollutants are the substances which pollutes the environment and it is hazardous for mankind as well as for all living organisms.
Major air pollutants and their sources:-
1.Carbon monoxide (pollutants)
Source: Incomplete combustion of Fossil fuels.
It is produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon containing fossil fuels such as diesel ,petrol,woods etc .It is also produced from incomplete combustion of synthetic products like cigarettes.
ill-effects :It makes us confused and sleepy.It affects our nervous system
2.Carbon dioxide(pollutants)
source:Green house gas
The green houses gases are produced through human activities such as burning of oil,fuels and natural gas and coals etc.
ill-effects: it can cause headache,dizziness and restlessness.
3.Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)-[pollutants]
source:Air conditioning system
These gases are emitted through air conditioning system and refrigerators etc.When they emitted and goes into the atmosphere they mixup with the air further when goes above at stratosphere they contact with other gases and air and therefore,results in depletion of ozone layer.
ill-effects: Cataract,skin cancer , irritation,migrain , respiratory problems such as ashtma etc.
4) Nitrogen Oxide (Pollutants)
Source :Burning fossil fuels
Nitrogen oxide causes acid rain which is very hazardous to life.They released through burning of fuels like petrol,diesel and coals.
ill-effects:It makes the child high strung to respiratory diseases especially during winter.
5)Sulphur Dioxide (Pollutants)
Source :Burning coal
Sulphur Dioxide generally emitted through burning of coals in big thermal power plants.Sulphur Dioxide is also released from process of smelting and production of papers.
ill-effects:It can cause lung diseases.
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Answer:
- smoke from the factories.
- smoke from the fuel vehicles.
- dust from the construction sites.
- fumes from the radioactive powerplants.