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Procedure
In this activity, you will need a computer with Internet access and
a copy of the Student Worksheet.
- Part 1: Types of Air Pollutants
Review the information in the Major Air Pollutants (.pdf) table and the
EPA's Six Common Air Pollutants
web site and/or in addition to your answers from the previous lesson (What
are the Major Air Pollutants?) to answer the questions in Part I of your
Student Worksheet.
- List three types of factories.
- List three types of road vehicles.
- List three types of off-road vehicles.
- List three types of miscellaneous sources.
- Do you think any of these sources cause problems with your local air
quality? Explain.
- Part 2: Pollution Sources
- Select your state from the
map to
view the corresponding air pollution data (NOTE: it may take a moment
to load the first time you click).
- Click through the site and look up the amount of various pollutants in
your state to complete the table and answer the questions on
the
Student Worksheet (move your mouse
over the colored column to view the corresponding percentage).
- Assessment
As a class or individually, answer the questions on the Student Worksheet.
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EPA | NESCAUM |
CIESE | Stevens Institute of Technology
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