Name: Khairul Fattah Harith Class: 1 Cerdas PBS: Air Pollution Article ------------------------------------------------------------Air pollution is the contamination of the

atmosphere by any toxic or radioactive gases and particulate matter as a result of human activity. There are 5 major air pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur oxides (SO, SO2, SO3),particulates, hydrocarbons, and photochemical oxidants Air containing: - Nitrogen (71%) - Oxygen (28%) - Carbon Dioxide (0.03%) - Inert Gases (0.97%)

Causes of Air Pollution: - Industrial activities and development - Smoke from vehicle - Electricity generation - Open burning Effects of air pollution:

THINNING OZONE LAYER

The thinning of the ozone layer is mainly due to chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).Once in the stratosphere, CFC are bro en down by ultraviolet rays. As a result ,the highly reactive chlorine radicals (Cl) are release. These chlorine radicals break down ozone molecules, Or in a chain reaction GREENHOUSE EFFECT

The greenhouse effect is a process by which radiative energy leaving a planetary surface is absorbed by some atmospheric gases, called greenhouse gases. They transfer this energy to other components of the atmosphere, and it is re-

radiated in all directions, including bac down towards the surface. ACID RAIN Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic. It can have harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals, and infrastructure through the process of wet deposition. Acid rain is caused by emissions of compounds of ammonium, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. WAYS TO CONTROL AIR POLLUTION 1.Forming and implementing a car pool will reduce the number of cars,thereby, preventing air pollution by cutting down the use of fossil fuels. 2.Whenever possible, try to travel by public transports. This helps in two ways, prevents air pollution and increases public income

3.If you are going to a nearby place, go by walking or use bicycle, instead of using your vehicle. The objective is to minimize the use of fuels, as far as possible. 4.Switch off the lights, fans, air conditioners, televisions, and other appliances, when not in use. You can also share a roo m with others when the air conditioner or fan is on, instead of switching them on in every room.

-CONCLUSIONAs we now air is the most important need of living things. When it becomes polluted, the life of humans, plants and animals will be in danger. Air pollution means the presence of harmful substances in the air which impure our environment. Air Pollution gives rise to serious health hazards and responsible for various types of life threatening diseases.

Hence it is utmost important that proper attention should be given in controlling and minimizing those activities which causes this pollution and also appropriate restriction should be put in place in using those means which contributes towards it. So, save our environment from any pollutions that can damage living things life.