What is "The contamination of the air because of substances being added to the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate."
Air Pollution
What does orange color mean in the AQI?
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
What does purple color mean in the AQI?
Very Unhealthy
What is the biggest cause of air pollution?
Burning (Fires)
How much of the air is oxygen?
21%
Humans can create a large amount of DUST with our activities, give an example of how we do this?
Construction or Vehicles or .........
Burning (Fires) are the leading cause of air pollution. Give at least 3 examples humans burning things
Generating Electrictiy, Motor Vehicles, Burning Trash, Household fires, or ...........
What does green mean for AQI?
Good air quality
What are THREE causes of Natural causes of Air Pollution
Dust Storms, Vocanic Eruptions & Forrest Fires
What does AQI stand for?
Air Quality Index
How can we protect ourself from air pollution when we go outside?
Wear a mask
What makes up more than 75% of the air?
Nitrogen
Is air pollution bad for our health?
Yes. Air pollution is bad for yout health in many ways.
What does PM2.5 mean?
Very, very small particles of air pollution in the air
Roughly how many people die in Vietnam from air pollution every year?
More than 50,000
What does maroon/burgundy color mean in the AQI?
Hazardous Air Quality
What state of matter is the air?
Gas
What does red color mean in the AQI?
Unhealthy
What are some examples of substances we SPRAY DIRECTLY INTO THE AIR?