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Air Pollution WebQuest

Air Pollution WebQuest. February 11, 2014 Mr. Swift. Directions. Take out a half sheet of paper, and a pen or pencil Copy down and answer the following questions: What are some of the causes of air pollution?

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Air Pollution WebQuest

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  1. Air Pollution WebQuest February 11, 2014 Mr. Swift

  2. Directions • Take out a half sheet of paper, and a pen or pencil • Copy down and answer the following questions: • What are some of the causes of air pollution? • Air pollution is the contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from _______ and natural sources. • Which of these situations is commonly caused by acid rain? • People and animals being poisoned by drinking water • Fish and birds in fresh water habitants dying off • People and animals receiving acid burns on their skin

  3. Answers • What are some of the causes of air pollution? • Cars • Trucks • Factories • Power Plants

  4. Answers 2) Air pollution is the contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human or man-made and natural sources.

  5. Answers 3) Which of these situations is commonly caused by acid rain? • People and animals being poisoned by drinking water • Fish and birds in fresh water habitants dying off • People and animals receiving acid burns on their skin

  6. Air Pollution • Air Pollution is defined as the contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources. • Air pollutants are classified according to their source as either primary pollutants or secondary pollutants.

  7. Air Pollution • Primary pollutants are put directly in the air by human or natural activity (examples: dust, pollen, smoke and vehicle exhaust). • Secondary pollutants are pollutants that form when primary pollutants react with other primary pollutants or with naturally occurring substances, such as water vapor (examples: ozone and smog).

  8. Air Pollution WebQuest Part 1 Air Pollution Step 1 Google Search: just for kids air PA Step 2 Click on top website Step 3 Click air link in picture Step 4 Search website for answers to WebQuest

  9. Air Pollution WebQuest Part 2 Acid Rain Step 1 Google Search: EPA acid rain for students Step 2 Click top website Step 3 Explore website for answers to WebQuest

  10. Air Pollution WebQuest Part 3 Complete Chart What are 3 things we can do to reduce air pollution or acid rain? • Use 3 colors for illustrations

  11. Air Pollution WebQuest Part 4. Brain Pop Step 1 Go to brainpop.com and log in Step 2 Search: air pollution Step 3Under Topic Section, click air pollution Step 4 Watch air pollution movie Step 5 Complete Classic Quiz Step 6 Email results of Classic Quiz to: bswift@holyfamily.edu After completing the quiz, enjoy the related games or activities in the air pollution section.

  12. Closing • Air Pollution is defined as the contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources. • Some of the negative health effects of air pollution are coughing, difficulty taking deep breaths, and catching more colds. If you have asthma or a heart condition breathing in particulate matter could make it worse.

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