Submitted By:

Anju
Roll No. 2475
B.C.A 2nd Sem.
Submitted To:
Madam Avlokita Sodhi

Any visible or invisible particle or
gas found in the air that is not part
of the original, normal composition
ie contamination of the air by
noxious gases and minute particles
of solid and liquid matter in
concentrations that endanger health

Natural: forest fires, pollen, dust
storm

Unnatural: man-made; coal,
wood and other fuels used in
cars, homes, and factories for
energy
Efficient insulation
Bacteria
Viruses
animal dander and cat saliva
plants
house dust
Mites
Cockroaches

Combustion of gasoline and
other hydrocarbon fuels in cars,
trucks, and airplanes
Burning of fossil fuels (oil, coal,
and dinosaur bones)
Insecticides
Everyday radioactive fallouts
Dust from fertilizers
Mining operations
AQI: Air Quality Index
Indicates whether pollutant levels in air may cause health
concerns.
Ranges from 0 (least concern) to 500 (greatest concern)
1
st
smog related deaths were in London
in 1873; death toll 500 people; can you
imagine how much worse the atmosphere
is now?!
Limits visibility
Decreases UV radiation
Yellow/black color over cities
Causes respiratory problems and
bronchial related deaths

Effects on the environment
Acid rain
Ozone depletion
Global warming
In human population-
respiratory problems, allergies,
strengthens lugs, and a risk for
cancer

Ride your bike
Tell your friends and family about pollution
Make sure your parents get pollution checks on
their cars
Ride the school bus