[PDF] air pollution causes

Air pollution is caused by solid and liquid particles and certain gases that are suspended in the air. These particles and gases can come from car and truck exhaust, factories, dust, pollen, mold spores, volcanoes and wildfires. The solid and liquid particles suspended in our air are called aerosols.
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  • What are the 10 causes of air pollution?

    Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires are common sources of air pollution. Pollutants of major public health concern include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

  • What are the 5 major causes of air pollution?

    What Causes Air Pollution?

    The Burning of Fossil Fuels. When fossil fuels are burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the air. Agricultural Activities. Waste in Landfills. Exhaust From Factories and Industries. Mining Operations. Fishing Fleets. Forest Fires. Fine Particulates.

  • What are the 7 main causes of air pollution?

    Vehicle emissions, fuel oils and natural gas to heat homes, by-products of manufacturing and power generation, particularly coal-fueled power plants, and fumes from chemical production are the primary sources of human-made air pollution.
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