ICSE Class 7 Chemistry Question 11 of 20

Air & Atmosphere — Question 14

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Question 14

Explain the term 'air pollution', with reference to air quality. State the sources of a few main pollutants.

Answer

Air pollution is the condition of air made unclean due to the introduction of foreign elements from natural sources and manmade sources to the air.

Sources of a few main pollutants are:

  1. Natural Sources:
    1. Volcanic eruptions
    2. Lightning discharge
  2. Man-made Sources:
    1. Automobile exhausts
    2. Chemical industries
    3. Burning of fuels