Envi Sci 8

Mixture of gases in the atmosphere.

Introduction of harmful substances into the air.

Makes up 78% of Earth's atmosphere.

Makes up 21% of Earth's atmosphere.

Suspended particles or droplets in the air.

Diameter between 2.5 - 10 micrometers.

Diameter smaller than 2.5 micrometers.

Gases produced from burning fossil fuels.

Organic chemicals that evaporate easily.

Molecule of three oxygen atoms; protects from UV. Pollutant at ground level.

Gas from burning fossil fuels, triggers asthma.

Odorless gas that reduces oxygen levels.

Respiratory problems caused by air pollutants.

Air pollution that reduces visibility and harms health.

Rainfall made acidic by pollutants like SO2.

Variety of species in an ecosystem.

Country with high biodiversity, like the Philippines.

Human actions that contribute to air pollution.

Negative impacts of pollution on ecosystems.

Prolonged contact with pollutants causing health issues.

Health problems affecting breathing.

Complex compounds found in particulate matter.

Number of islands in the Philippines.

Reduction of forested areas impacting biodiversity.

Contamination of air affecting health and environment.

Variety of life in a specific habitat.

Position of a country based on environmental metrics.

Law to control air pollution in the Philippines.

Republic Act number for the Clean Air Act.

Limits on pollutants from vehicles and industries.

Local authorities responsible for pollution control measures.

Innovative methods to manage pollution sustainably.

Area with common weather and pollution sources.

Referred to as the DENR, and the department that manages all decisions referring to the environment and its natural resources.

Regions meeting air quality standards.

Regions failing to meet air quality standards.

Global health agency addressing air quality issues.

Standards set by WHO for air pollution.

Global campaign to improve air quality by 2030.

Gases trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere.

Natural process maintaining Earth's temperature.

Primary greenhouse gas from fossil fuel combustion. Most abundant human-produced greenhouse gas.

Potent greenhouse gas from agriculture and waste. Traps heat more effectively than CO2.

Increase in Earth's average temperature due to GHGs.

Increase in ocean water levels due to melting ice.

Destruction of habitats for species like polar bears.

Primary source of CO2 emissions, mainly used for energy production.

Major source of methane emissions, mainly used for food production.

Most abundant greenhouse gas, concentration varies with temperature.

Synthetic gases with high global warming potential.

Synthetic gas used in electrical insulation.

Gases naturally present without harm to humans.

Man-made gases causing significant environmental harm.

Group of synthetic gases used in refrigeration.

Damage to ozone layer from CFCs and halons.

Harmful radiation absorbed by the ozone layer.

Measure of a gas's heat-trapping ability.

Stratospheric layer protecting Earth from UV radiation.

Polar regions impacted by ozone layer damage.

Water vapor released from plants into the atmosphere.

The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.