THE AIR POLLUTION

NAME : UMI UMAIRA BINTI SHAARI CLASS : 1 JANNATUL FIRDAUS TEACHERS NAME : PUAN SURAYA BINTI SHABINGIN BAND : B6 D5 E1

DEFINITION
Air pollution is the introduction of CHEMICALS , PARTICUL ATE MATTER , or BIOLOGICAL materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment into the atmosphere.

EXAMPLES OF AIR POLLUTION

SOURCES
The combustion of gasoline and other hydrocarbon fuels in automobiles, trucks, and jet airplanes produces several primary pollutants: nitrogen oxides, gaseous hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide, as well as large quantities of particulates, chiefly lead. In the presence of sunlight, nitrogen oxides combine with hydrocarbons to form a secondary class of pollutants, the photochemical oxidants, among them ozone and the eye-stinging peroxyacetylnitrate (PAN).

THE EFFECTS
THE AIR POLLUTION CAN EFFECT TO : HUMAN HEALTH
Generally if you are young and in a good state of health, moderate air pollution levels are unlikely to have any serious short term effects. However, elevated levels and/or long term exposure to air pollution can lead to more serious symptoms and conditions affecting human health.

Effects on the environment

Air pollution causes damage to plants and animals, affecting biodiversity and crop yields. Defra has a number of research projects investigating the effects of air pollution on vegetetation and ecosystems.

STEPS TO CONTROL AND PREVENT

SERVICE THE MOTORVEHICLES Make regular tuning of the vehicle Keep its engine and silencer in good condition Get balancing of vehicles regularly Maintain air pressure in tubes properly Avoid using adulterated fuel Never use or apply pressure horn Use vehicle when very necessary If convenient rely mostly on public transport

Must follow a well designed environment management plan For all development activities must conduct environmental impact assessment Keep machinery and tools in good working condition Conduct environmental audit if it is a big concern If available apply tools of self monitoring and reporting to check pollution. Remain in touch with the concerned environmental regulator to get familiar with laws and regulations Avoid following short-cuts to minimize pollution for the time being.

Ways to maintain clean air

PRACTISE TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AIR

USE THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT. DO NOT MAKE OPEN BURNING. NO SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES. NOT BUILD FACTORY IN VICINITY OF HOUSING AREA. REDUCE USE OF VEHICLE WITH VEHICLE SHARING