Question

Name any three air pollutants and the sources of each of them.

Air pollution is the contamination of air by pollutants. In this context answer the following:

Mention any three air pollutants and two sources of each.

Answer 1

1. Carbon Monoxide (CO): Gasoline, motor vehicle fuel, the burning of wood and coal, solid waste disposal, and industrial processes are all sources of pollutants.
2. Nitrogen Oxides (NO_x): Primary sources include motor vehicles, power generation stations, the combustion of organic materials, furnace emissions, and incinerators.
3. Sulphur Oxides (SO_x): These pollutants mainly result from activities such as burning coal, smelting operations, refineries, chemical plants, open burning of garbage, and municipal waste incinerators.