E0: Pollution Introduction

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Pollutant Substance that has a harmful effect on the environment and is present at concentrations greater than its natural levels as a result of human activity.
Primary Pollutant A pollution that is directly released into the atmosphere (or other parts of the environment.) Example: CO, SO2, NO
Secondary Pollutant A primary pollutant that undergoes a chemical change in the atmosphere. Example: HNO3, H2SO4, NO2, SO3
Natural Sources of Pollutants Sources that include normal activities in an ecosystem. Example: Decomposition, Volcanic Activity,
Anthropogenic Sources Sources of pollutants that are the result of human activities. Example: Combustion of Fossil Fuels
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