air pollution · causes of air pollution •features surrounding an area. •for example, if a city...
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Air pollution in Mexico City, the
destruction of the rain forest in Brazil, &
oil-related pollution in Venezuela
Air
Pollution
Station 1
Causes of Air Pollution
• Features surrounding an area.• For example, if a city is surrounded by mountains it
traps the polluted air. • Human activity is a major cause of air pollution,
especially in large cities. • Factory smoke• Car and Airplane smoke
• Burning Fossil Fuels • Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas.
• Smoke + Fog = Smog
Effects of Air Pollution
• Acid Rain• Asthma and pneumonia are linked to vehicle emissions.• It burns the lungs, nose, and eyes, and endangers
human life.• It also blackens buildings and harms wildlife.
City surrounded by Mountains
Mountains Mountains
Solutions for
Air Pollution
• Alternative fuel sources for cars.• Building factories that don’t pollute the air.• Laws that require cars to produce less pollution.• Encouraging people to walk or ride bikes/buses, rather
than driving.
Air pollution in Mexico City, the
destruction of the rain forest in Brazil, &
oil-related pollution in Venezuela
Acid
Rain
Station 2
What is Acid Rain?
• Toxins in Air Pollution get absorbed into clouds and it creates acid rain.
• It’s not acidic enough to burn your skin, but it is very harmful for the environment.
Causes of Acid Rain?
• Smoke from factories • Burning fuels like natural gas, coal, & oil.• The economy depends on these factories.
• Cars & buses also produce harmful gases.
Effects of Acid Rain?
• Destroys nutrients and minerals in the soil.
• Damage or kill trees. • Pollute lakes enough to kill fish.• Houses, buildings, and statues can also
be damaged.
environment.
Before After
Solutions for Acid Rain?
• Building factories that don’t pollute the air.
• Laws that require cars to produce less pollution.
• Encouraging people to walk or ride bikes/buses, rather than driving.
Air pollution in Mexico City, the
destruction of the rain forest in Brazil, &
oil-related pollution in Venezuela
Water
Pollution
Station 3
According to this cartoon, What causes water Pollution? (There is more than one answer!!!!!!)
Causes of
Water Pollution
• Sewage.• Pesticides and fertilizers from farms. • Waste from factories.• Trash from people littering. • Acid Rain. • Oil spills.
Effects of
Water
Pollution
• Bacteria in the water can develop.
• Can destroy marine habitats.
• Drinking dirty, polluted water can make humans sick. It can make people so sick that they can die.
Solutions
for
Water
Pollution
• Reducing the amount of wastes dumped into water source.
• Reducing air pollution.
• Enforcing regulations for oil industries.
Air pollution in Mexico City, the
destruction of the rain forest in Brazil, &
oil-related pollution in Venezuela
Over-
Extraction
of Resources
Station 4
What is
Over-Extraction
• The extraction (removal) of minerals and metals from earth.
What do you think
this cartoon is
saying about
mining?
Causes of
Over-Extraction
• Some countries economies rely heavily on their natural resources.
• Removing too many natural resources.
Effects of
Over-Extraction
• Mining is very destructive to the environment.
• Causes deforestation. • In order to mine, trees and
vegetation are cleared and burned. • Causes water pollution. • Chemicals that are used for mining
are discharged into rivers, streams, bays, and oceans.
Solutions for
Over-Extraction
• New mining laws.• Reduce pollution to water sources.• Limit deforestation.
• Reuse and recycle products. • That means we will have less to mine
from the Earth.• Conserve energy because then we won't
have to mine so much oil, gas, and coal.
Air pollution in Mexico City, the
destruction of the rain forest in Brazil, &
oil-related pollution in Venezuela
Deforestation
Station 5
What is
Deforestation?
• The cutting, clearing, and removal of forest.
Causes of Deforestation
• Logging• Mining• Oil and gas extraction• Cattle ranching• Agriculture: Cash crops
Effects of
Deforestation
• Loss of animal habitats • Extinctions of plants, insects, animals, indigenous
peoples, etc. • Desertification
• Soil erosion occurs when trees and plants are removed and top soil is blown away.
• Creating dry land that slowly turns into deserts • Climate change • Pollution
Solutions for Deforestation
• Seedlings are planted each year.• Passing laws on cutting down too many trees.• What else do you think can be done?
Air pollution in Mexico City, the
destruction of the rain forest in Brazil, &
oil-related pollution in Venezuela
Oil
Pollution
Station 6
Causes of
Oil
Pollution
• Some countries economies rely on oil drilling. • Accidents• Equipment
breaks down.• Natural
disasters can damage equipment or oil holding facilities.
Effects of
Oil Pollution
• Kills wildlife.• Hurts fishing industry.
• Pollutes bodies of water.
Solutions for
Oil Pollution
• Use renewable energy sources. • Clean-up and prevention of oil spills.