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How do particulates and aerosols enter the atmosphere?
by air
What are the tiny solids and liquid droplets in the atmosphere?
Liquid droplets in air are called mists, smaller droplets are aerosols. Solid particulates are dust, smaller sized ar fumes.
Why might people get confused about aerosols being the reason for ozone depletion?
Aerosols do contribute to depletion. They contain CFC's which deplete ozone.
How aerosols contribute to ozone depletion?
Aerosols contain CFC's. They react with ozone and deplete it.
What factors other than smog contribute to global dimming?
Aerosols
What is city aerosol?
The majority of aerosols (particulates suspended in a gas) in a city are from vehicles, and from industrial processes, and some could be from burning of fossil fuels for heating.
What are tiny solid and liquid particles suspened in the atmosphere called?
Liquid droplets in air are called mists, smaller droplets are aerosols. Solid particulates are dust, smaller sized ar fumes.
Harmful particles and gases in the air are known as what?
The particles are known as pollution, aerosols, or particulates, and the harmful gases might be anthropocentric greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4).
What do particulates in cigarettes do?
Particulates are another name for fine debris or soot. They are often the byproducts of burning things, such as diesel fuel or cigarettes. They serve no real purpose, but they do irritate the lungs and can contribute to lung disease or cancer.
What would a compressed air filter be used for?
A compressed air filter is a device used to remove contaminated air. For example, a compressed air filter can be used to remove oil aerosols and solid particulates.
What has the author Sherman U Smith written?
Sherman U. Smith has written: 'A review of concentrations, chemical composition, size distribution, and health effects related to inorganic inhalable particulates in Illinois' -- subject(s): Aerosols, Air quality, Environmental aspects of Aerosols, Environmental aspects of Trace elements, Toxicology, Trace elements
True or false major volcanic eruptions and the aerosols they release contribute to short term warming of earth climate?
false
