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Unit 7: Atmospheric Pollution

AP Environmental Science — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Air Pollution

Any substance in the atmosphere that has harmful effects on humans, animals, plants, or _.

Primary Pollutant

A pollutant emitted _ into the atmosphere in a harmful form.

Secondary Pollutant

A pollutant formed in the atmosphere through _ reactions between primary pollutants, often with sunlight or water.

Anthropogenic

Originating from _ activity.

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

A colorless, odorless gas primarily from _ combustion, which binds to hemoglobin.

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