Question

what is air pollution?name some major air pollutants​

Answer 1

Answer:

Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings.

Industries, vehicles, increase in the population, and urbanization are some of the major factors responsible for air pollution

Answer 2

$\mathtt{\bf{\large{\underline {\red{Answer}}}}}$

$\mathtt{\bf{\large{\underline {\pink{Air \: pollution :-}}}}}$

✯ Air pollution is the harmful introduction of substances in air by the activities of mankind, in such concentration that is sufficient to cause serious affect on health and vegetation.

$\mathtt{\bf{\large{\underline {\pink{ Major \: air \: pollutants :-}}}}}$

✯ Substance that cause air pollution are called as pollutants.

✯ Some major air pollutants are Lead, Carbon monoxide, Sulphur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide.

✯ Burning of fossil fuels like coal and petroleum contain small amount of nitrogen and sulphur.

✯ So, when this fuels are burnt oxides of nitrogen and sulphur are released to air and inhalation of these gases are dangerous.

✯ Combustion of fossil fuels increases the amount of suspended particle in air.