Archive for the ‘Air’ Category

by dsleeter_2000

Question: How do i protect against air pollution?
On one of my apps it show your air pollution levels for your ZIP code. Im very proactive so if levels got high would i just wear a gas mask. We some for sawdust in the workshop. We also have some miltary surplus masks, kinda old though.
Whats an incline board

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Answer by Harvey Pew
Breathe shallow breaths while on an incline board at 45 degrees

Question: is the air pollution really that bad in salt lake city, Utah?
is it really that bad and affects people’s health? we’re thinking of moving there, but read articles about this pollution which is what’s holding us back, heard that it’s the fifth worse air pollution state..please help explain, feel so depressed.

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Answer by FoamyRules
No Denver is

Question: What are the worst things about air pollution?
specifically, if you were to say one sentence about air pollutions cons, what would it be?

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Answer by lizbelle_28
Air pollution threatens the health of human beings and other living things on our planet. While often invisible, pollutants in the air create smog and acid rain, cause cancer or other serious health effects, diminish the protective ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, and contribute to the potential for world climate change.

by ninahale

Question: What climate and topographical factors intensify air pollution in CLayton County, Ga?
I’m supose to find information on how to intensify and reduce air pollution. I’m not having any luck.

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Answer by Observer in MD
The climate of Clayton County is characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. During the summers, much of the precipitation may occur during thunderstorms.

Clayton County is located on the Piedmont Plateau and consists of fairly flat upland dissected by the Flint River and its tributaries.

Air pollution is exaccerbated by the high summer temperatures and abundant sunshine. Development has removed many forested areas, which adds to the high temperatures and removes plant surface areas that could remove some air pollutants.

Question: Difference between air pollution and particulate air pollution?
really need to know as soon as for an assignment on how particulate air pollution effects the blood.
also what is particulate air pollution?

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Answer by F N
Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter (Particulate Air Pollution), or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or damages the natural environment, into the atmosphere.

by Dylan Passmore

Question: Which of the following health problems are related to air pollution? What all that apply.?
Which of the following health problems are related to air pollution? What all that apply.
A. Obesity
B. Heart disease
C. Acne
D. Asthma

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Answer by byndie1956
D. I think asthma

Question: how can I test for air pollution in the areas near where i live?
I have basic scientific equiptment and would like to know if there is a simple-ish way of testing for air pollution in the area i live in! Thanks x

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Answer by Marcus R
Hi there. Basic experiments can be carried out using petroleum jelly (e.g Vaseline) on a glass microscope slide or white card and placing them in several locations to see what particulate matter sticks to them. Other than that I don’t have any decent suggestions.

Usually the four main pollutants that are monitored in towns and cities are:
1. particulate matter (usually called PM10 as it refers to particles of less than 10 microns in diameter as these are the ones that stick in your lungs)
2. Nitrogen dioxide (causes breathing difficulties)
3. Ozone (causes damage to buildings)
4. Sulphur dioxide (causes breathing difficulties)

2, 3 and 4 require diffusion tubes and lab analysis that is usually out of reach for members of the public.

I’m in the UK and there are websites like www.airquality.co.uk that show the air pollution levels in your area.

by AlfredSin

Question: Would it be possible to put aftermarket tail pipes on cars with filter to eliminate air pollution?
They put on aftermarket exhaust systems to make a car perform better, so wouldn’t it make a lot of sense to do the same thing with exhaust systems with filters that remove all pollutants? I think that would be the best way to eliminate air pollution without having to get rid of all the old cars on the road. What do you guys think? Would this work? how could we impliment it? It wouldn’t even have to interfere with the gas companies so it’s seems like a win win for everyone?

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Answer by djrsxs
they already do, it’s called a catalytic converter. look it up.

Also, it still has to be somewhat freeflowing, too much back pressure is bad for the engine. So no, I don’t think this would work.

by cesarharada.com

Question: Air pollution in developing and developed countries?
whats the difference between air pollution in developing and developed in terms of air quality and quantity and other related issues that fall into 4 categories: Social/Economic/Environmental/Political?

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Answer by Suzie
Social: Developed countries are more polluted and people tend to stay at home.

Economic: Developed countries are more polluted, making stuff cheaper in the shops.

Environmental: Developed countries are more polluted, this means the pollution blocks the sun’s rays so it’s better for the enviornment as there is less greenhouse effect.

Political: Developed countries are more polluted because they are more corrupt. The most corrupt countries are in Scandinavia.

by ninahale

Question: how can the waste from factories be treated to avoid air and water pollution?
In ceramic factories crushing of ceramic i open field creates air pollution and when it is dumped in soil it leads to land degradation.?

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Answer by Giovanni
I think that there should be some kind of water treatment system inside or near the factories to treat the liquid waste and I think that they should put some kind of filter for the air.