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    The document outlines the typical composition of Earth's atmosphere, with nitrogen and oxygen being the most abundant gases, followed by trace amounts of gases like carbon dioxide and argon. It discusses how atmospheric composition can vary by location and altitude and lists specific pollutants that are monitored to assess air quality, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. The document stresses the importance of monitoring and controlling pollutants for good air quality and notes that composting activities have the potential to impact air quality through odorous compounds and particulate matter released, though the scale of the composting and any mitigation measures taken are factors that influence its actual impact.

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    The document outlines the typical composition of Earth's atmosphere, with nitrogen and oxygen being the most abundant gases, followed by trace amounts of gases like carbon dioxide and argon. It discusses how atmospheric composition can vary by location and altitude and lists specific pollutants that are monitored to assess air quality, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. The document stresses the importance of monitoring and controlling pollutants for good air quality and notes that composting activities have the potential to impact air quality through odorous compounds and particulate matter released, though the scale of the composting and any mitigation measures taken are factors that influence its actual impact.

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    Chemistry

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    Sithika Kariawasam
    The document outlines the typical composition of Earth's atmosphere, with nitrogen and oxygen being the most abundant gases, followed by trace amounts of gases like carbon dioxide and argon. It discusses how atmospheric composition can vary by location and altitude and lists specific pollutants that are monitored to assess air quality, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter. The document stresses the importance of monitoring and controlling pollutants for good air quality and notes that composting activities have the potential to impact air quality through odorous compounds and particulate matter released, though the scale of the composting and any mitigation measures taken are factors that influence its actual impact.

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    Earth's atmosphere composition:

    1. Nitrogen: 78%
    2. Oxygen: 21%
    3. Trace gases (e.g., argon, carbon dioxide): 1%

    Variations in atmospheric composition due to:


    ● Location
    ● Altitude

    Air quality assessment involves monitoring specific


    pollutants:
    1. Carbon monoxide
    2. Sulfur dioxide
    3. Nitrogen dioxide
    4. Particulate matter
    5. Ground-level ozone
    6. Volatile organic compounds
    Importance of monitoring and controlling pollutants
    for maintaining good air quality.

    Composting activities may impact air quality:

    ● Odorous compounds
    ● Particulate matter
    ● Factors like scale, materials, and mitigation
    measures influence impact.

    Air composition is crucial for life's delicate balance.


    Changes in composition affect climate, weather, and
    ecosystems significantly.

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