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Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials[disambiguation needed] that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or damages the natural environment into the atmosphere.

The atmosphere is a complex dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to human health as well as to the Earth's ecosystems.

Indoor air pollution and urban air quality are listed as two of the world's worst pollution problems in the 2008 Blacksmith Institute World's Worst Polluted Places report

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How does air pollution spread from one place to another?

Air pollution can spread from one place to another through wind dispersal, which carries pollutants over long distances. Additionally, vehicle emissions and industrial activities can contribute to the movement of air pollution across regions. Topography, weather conditions, and atmospheric mixings also play a role in the spread of air pollution.


How can air pollution in one place produce water pollution in another place?

Air pollution can lead to water pollution through a process called atmospheric deposition. Pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emitted into the air can combine with water vapor in the atmosphere to form acids, which can then fall to the ground as acid rain. This acid rain can carry pollutants and deposit them into bodies of water, leading to water pollution in areas far from the original source of pollution.


Is air pollution everywhere?

Air pollution can vary in intensity and composition from one place to another. While it is a global issue, some areas are more affected than others due to factors such as industrial activity, transportation, and weather conditions. Efforts to reduce air pollution through regulations and sustainable practices are crucial in improving air quality worldwide.


What 5 types of pollution?

The five types of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, and light pollution. Each type can have harmful effects on the environment, wildlife, and human health.


What types of pollution?

The main types of pollution are air pollution (from vehicles, factories, and wildfires), water pollution (from sewage, industrial waste, and plastics), and land pollution (from littering and dumping waste). Other types include noise pollution, light pollution, and thermal pollution.

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it can be mixed in air tight room room otherwise air pollution takes place


How the pollution takes place?

Pollution come from unwanted waste that gets into the environment.


How may pollution take place in airwater and soil?

How May pollution take place in air,water, and soil


How does air pollution from one country affect another country?

it spreads from one place to another and continue it.


How can air pollution in one place produce water pollution in another place some distance away?

acid rain


Where does pollution takes place?

Pollution occurs in various places including industrial facilities, transportation systems, agricultural practices, and residential areas. It can also take place in natural environments such as rivers, oceans, and forests due to human activities.


How does pollution enter the system?

Pollution enters the system by respiration. When you breathe in your body uses the oxygen in the "air". But when pollution is in the "air", your body takes that in and enters the Ovules of the lung and enter your blood stream.


When do we find more ozone near the ground?

when the pollution takes over the air.


How can you save water from air pollution?

Air pollution can have significant effects on water. The nature of the pollution is that it takes place across vast areas and it difficult or impossible to protect water from pollution that is airborne. One of the best known causes of water pollution is that of acid rain, resulting from various oxides from burning fossil fuels dissolving into water to form acids. The simple and effective prevention is to avoid the air pollution. To a lesser extent, air can affect bodies of water such as lakes and oceans. In both cases, we do not have the resources to prevent contact between air and water so the only reasonable and viable action is to prevent air pollution.


What strategies can be put in place to minimize land pollution?

Measure of air pollution?


What would the future be like if you cant stop air pollution?

most likely that if the air pollution is not stoped the world will be a dark place in about 1oo years or so


How long does the chemical reaction take to change air pollution to acid rain?

it takes (according to my 3,405 paged book on pollution)45.35466 seconds.