Air Pollutants
Created by Anthony Farve
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is one source of particulate matter? | Combustion from industry produces particulate matter. |
What is one way we can reduce the production of particulate matter? | Baghouse filters (traps dust & particulate matter in filters) |
What is one way nitrogen oxides (NOx) are produced? | Cars/trucks are major producers of NOx |
What is one way we can reduce the release of NOx into the atmosphere | Catalytic converters can reduce the amount of Nitrogen oxides released from cars and trucks. |
What is one way VOCs are produced? | Cars/Industry |
What is one way we can reduce the amount of VOCs in the atmosphere? | Catalytic converters can reduce the amount of VOCs released into the atmosphere. |