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4. Explore air pollution

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Explain what air pollution is

Identify the impacts air pollution has on the environment and human health

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Words and meanings to learn

climate change

A change in global or regional climate patterns, due to more atmospheric gases, in particular carbon dioxide.

pollute

To contaminate with harmful or poisonous substances.

greenhouse gases

A group of gases which trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, causing the planet to warm up.

emission

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

smog

Fog or haze intensified by smoke or other atmospheric pollutants.

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