Air Pollution: The fate,

scope and effect

AN INTRODUCTION
Why should you be concerned
about air pollution??
No Food 5-7 days max

No Water 3-4 days max

No Air ???
3,000 gallons/day
Fossil Fuel
Agriculture Primary
Air Pollution
Industry Secondary
Domestic
Indoor Atmospheric Ambient

Effect
Treatment Respiratory
Mapping Heart and Cell
Acid Rain
Prevention
Global Warming
Air Pollution
Control Device Nature Depletion
Ozone Layer
Post Treatment??? Depletion and
Your class
More….
http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/difference/difference-between-primary-pollutants-and-secondary-
pollutants-explained/11564/
http://www2.epa.gov/benmap/how-benmap-ce-estimates-health-and-economic-effects-air-pollution
https://www.emaze.com/@ALFIRZIW/air-pollution
Atmospheric

Air Pollution on this

field mainly grouped
at Atmospheric
Science
Atmosphere on Earth
The atmosphere of Earth contains primarily N2 (77%) and O2 (21%).
What happened to all the CO2?
Where did all the O2 come from?
What Happened To The CO2?
The majority of the gas in the atmosphere
of Venus and Mars are CO2. Why is Earth
different?

The CO2 Cycle

• Volcanic activities release CO2 into the
atmosphere.
• Water can dissolve large amount of
CO2.
• Water also erodes silicate minerals.
• Silicate minerals react with dissolved
CO2 to form carbonate rocks, trapping
more CO2.
• Plate tectonic move carbonate rocks
down to the mantle
• Carbonate rock melts and releases its
CO2 back into the atmosphere through
volcanoes.
Where Did O2 Come From?
The most important source of O2 on Earth is Life
and Photosynthesis.
• Photosynthesis converts CO2 to O2, and
incorporates carbon into amino acids, proteins,
and other components of living organisms.
• O2 will be depleted from the atmosphere very
rapidly without a source.
• O2 is a very reactive chemical that likes to be
combined with other elements through
oxidation. For examples, CO2, H2O, FeO (rust)
 That’s how we make fire!
• O2 Absorbs UV, which also transform some of
the O2 into O3, which absorbs even more UV
 O2 not only supports life, it also protect life!

UV light can break the water molecules to release

oxygen, but the contribution is small….
 Ambient Air Pollution
Ambient air quality refers to the quality of outdoor air in
our surrounding environment. It is typically measured near
ground level, away from direct sources of pollution.

http://www-ce.engr.ccny.cuny.edu/People/Beth%20Wittig/
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=86681&src=fb
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=86681&src=fb
Forecasting
 Ambient Air Monitoring

http://aqicn.org/map/#@g/-4.1224/112.7595/5z
Ambient Air Mapping

http://gamapserver.who.int/gho/interactive_charts/phe/oap_exposure/atlas.html
http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.wrapper.ENVHEALTH3?lang=en&menu=hide
 Ambient

http://www.who.int/gho/phe/outdoor_air_pollution/phe_012.jpg?ua=1
 Indoor Air Pollution
Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the
primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes.
How long do you stay indoor?

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 Indoor Air Pollution

http://www.standardheating.com/indoor-air-quality/
Is Indoor Air Pollution Harmful?
Indoor Pollution Damage
Is your room safe?
Asthma and related illnesses
Allergens, dust, spores
Dryness and skin irritation
Excessive humidity
Potential damage to floors, windows, expensive furniture
or precision instruments due to poor indoor air quality
Overall indoor temperature control from room to room
THANK YOU
ALL THE BEST